Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Video Games?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Video Games in the Bible
What does the Bible say about video games? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Video Games
- 1Psalms 11:5
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
KJV - 2Psalms 90:12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come”
KJV - 3Psalms 101:3
“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. wicked: Heb. thing of Belial”
KJV - 4Psalms 119:37
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Turn: Heb. Make to pass”
KJV - 5Ecclesiastes 5:18
“Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. It is good: Heb. there is a good which is comely, etc all the days: Heb. the number of the days”
KJV - 6Matthew 6:19
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”
KJV - 7Luke 12:33
“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.”
KJV - 8Ephesians 5:11
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
KJV - 9
- 10Philippians 4:8
“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”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Video Games? (5 Verses)
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come”
“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. wicked: Heb. thing of Belial”
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Turn: Heb. Make to pass”
“Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. It is good: Heb. there is a good which is comely, etc all the days: Heb. the number of the days”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Video Games? (7 Verses)
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”
“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.”
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”
“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”
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
“Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? place: or, hole”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Video Games
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about video games. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about video games and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about video games is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on video games needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about video games with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about video games, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Video Games?
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