Breaking Addictions

Addiction is one of the enemy's most effective strategies to keep God's children in bondage. The Bible identifies three major snares: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. These are the pathways through which many fall into captivity.

At a certain point, addiction moves beyond the physical and psychological—it becomes spiritual. A demonic presence can enter and bind the individual, trapping them in a cycle of guilt, repentance, and repeated failure. You find yourself despising what you do, yet returning to it time and again. This inner conflict stems from the Holy Spirit within you resisting the darkness you’ve allowed in. Jesus refers to this demonic force as the strongman.

Mark 3:27
"In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house."

But there is good news: Christ has given every believer real authority over the powers of darkness.

Luke 10:19
"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."

Mark 16:17-18
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”

Notice: the believer, not God, casts out devils. God has given you authority in the name of Jesus. It is now your responsibility to use that authority.

Speak boldly and pray with faith:

“In the name of Jesus, I command every spirit behind my addiction to pornography, masturbation, [insert sin] to leave me now and never return.”

Then consecrate yourself to God daily:

“Heavenly Father, I give You my heart, my mind, my body, and my soul. Let them be Yours today and always, in the name of Jesus.”

Let this be your daily declaration and commitment. Remember, freedom is not just possible—it’s promised for those who believe and act on the Word.