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Bible Quotes About Obsession

14 Scripture verses about obsession from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about obsession. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Obsession

Exodus 20:1 — “And God spake all these words, saying,”
Proverbs 27:20 — “Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. never: Heb. not”
Ecclesiastes 2:10 — “And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.”
Matthew 6:24 — “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Matthew 6:33 — “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Mark 7:20 — “And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.”
Mark 12:29 — “And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:”
Luke 12:15 — “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Romans 5:3 — “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Old Testament Quotes About Obsession (3)

“And God spake all these words, saying,”

Exodus 20:1KJV

“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. never: Heb. not”

Proverbs 27:20KJV

“And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.”

Ecclesiastes 2:10KJV

New Testament Quotes About Obsession (11)

“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”

Matthew 6:24KJV

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Matthew 6:33KJV

“And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.”

Mark 7:20KJV

“And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:”

Mark 12:29KJV

“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

Luke 12:15KJV

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”

Romans 5:3KJV

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Romans 12:2KJV

“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”

Ephesians 5:18KJV

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable”

Philippians 4:8KJV

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. affection: or, mind”

Colossians 3:2KJV

“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”

James 1:14KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Obsession in the Bible

What does the Bible say about obsession?

The Bible contains 14 verses about obsession, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding obsession through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about obsession?

There are 14 Bible verses about obsession in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about obsession?

While many verses address obsession, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of obsession you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about obsession?

Obsession is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.