Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6106 addiction The devotion of a person to something, whether sin in general or food, alcohol or wealth in particular, so as to become dependent upon it. A person will never be satisfied in such a state of slavery. The answer to addiction is self-control through the resources of the new life in Christ. Addiction is the consequence of sin 2 Peter 2:19 See also John 8:34 Addiction to food, alcohol or drugs is to become dependent upon them Philippians 3:18-19 See also Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 28:7-8; Isaiah 56:12; Titus 2:3 Addiction to wealth is to be controlled by it Mark 10:21-22 pp Luke 18:22-23 See also Matthew 26:14-16 pp Mark 14:10-11 pp Luke 22:3-6; Acts 16:19; Acts 24:26; 2 Peter 2:15 Addiction never satisfies Addiction to sinful habits does not satisfy Addiction to food, alcohol or drugs does not satisfy Ecclesiastes 6:7 See also Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 21:17; Proverbs 23:20-21,29-35; Hosea 4:10-11 pp Matthew 19:21-22 Addiction to wealth does not satisfy Ecclesiastes 5:10 See also 1 Timothy 6:9-10; James 5:1-3 The answer to addiction: self-control through the new life in Christ Proverbs 23:1-4; Romans 6:6-7,11-14 See also Proverbs 25:16; Romans 6:16-19; Romans 8:12-15; 1 Corinthians 6:12; Corinthians 9:27; Galatians 5:22-23 See also
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