The Christian Graces: Self-Control 2 Peter 1:3- 11 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea Acts 24:25 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea Galatians 5:23 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea 2 Peter 1:6 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? From kratos which means “strength” ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea… “restraint of one’s emotions, impulses, or desires” ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea … “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites” ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea… ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG “the dominion which one has over oneself or something.... the dominion that one has over his thoughts, words, and actions”
What Is Self-Control? Enkratiea… ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG “the various powers bestowed by God upon man are capable of abuse; the right use demands the controlling power of the will under the operation of the Spirit of God”
What Is Self-Control? “the ability to control one’s emotions or behavior, especially in difficult situations” ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? God commands it Galatians 5:23 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? God commands it 2 Peter 1:6 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Lack of it leads to sin Galatians 5:19-21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Emotions test our resolve Ephesians 4:26 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Emotions test our resolve James 1:19-20, 26 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Social pressures test us Matthew 10:28, ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Desires test our resolve Matthew 5:27-28 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Desires test our resolve 1 Timothy 6:9-10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? A struggle to keep control Romans 7:21-24 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? A struggle to keep control Galatians 5:16-23 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Why Is Self-Control Needed? Requires determination 1 Corinthians 9:27 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Recognize its importance Acts 24:25 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Recognize its importance Galatians 5:23 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Recognize its importance Proverbs 25:28 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Recognize its importance Titus 2:12 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Believe it is possible Philippians 4:13 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Plan to practice it Romans 13:14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Control your thoughts 2 Corinthians 10:5 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Control your thoughts Proverbs 4:23 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Remember God’s word Genesis 39:9 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Remember God’s word Psalm 119:59 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
How Can I Develop Self- Control? Daily vigilance 1 Corinthian 9: ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
The Christian Graces: Self-Control 2 Peter 1:3- 11 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
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