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Habits and Addictions

Personal Habits

How Can I Resist Temptation?

Consider three important steps to overcome improper desires.

Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol

Can the Bible Help You Overcome Drug Addiction?

Four Bible-based steps can help you to break free from addiction.

Alcohol Consumption​—How Can You Stay in Control?

Five tips to help you stay in control of your drinking, even during stressful times.

What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol? Is Drinking It a Sin?

The Bible actually mentions several positive aspects of wine and other alcoholic drinks.

What Should I Know About Alcohol?

Learn how to avoid legal trouble, a damaged reputation, sexual assault, addiction, and death.

Is Smoking a Sin?

If smoking is not mentioned in the Bible, how can it be possible to answer this question?

I Got Fed Up With My Lifestyle

Dmitry Korshunov was an alcoholic, but he began to read the Bible every day. What motivated him to make drastic changes in his life?

Electronic Media

Protect Yourself From Misinformation

Misleading news, false reports, and conspiracy theories abound and may even cause you harm.

Who’s in Control​—You or Your Devices?

You live in a wired world, but technology does not have to control you. How can you tell if you are addicted to your device? If there’s a problem, how can you take back control?

Gambling

Is Gambling a Sin?

The Bible does not discuss gambling in detail, so how can we know what God’s view is?

Pornography

What if I’m Addicted to Pornography?

The Bible can help you to understand pornography for what it is.

What Does the Bible Say About Pornography and Cybersex?

Sex-based entertainment has become prevalent. Does its popularity make it acceptable?