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“Self-Control”

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control” 2 Peter 1:5-6 NIV

The Need for Self-control A quality greatly lacking in our society People are out of control morally – 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Out of control physically Out of control financially, emotionally, etc.

The Need for Self-control An essential quality for Christian living Self-control is emphasized throughout the book of Titus – Titus 1:7-8; 2:2, 5, 6, 11-15 Without self-control it is impossible live the Christian life!

The Practice of Self-control We must control our thoughts Thoughts are the messengers that carry the commands from the heart and mind to the body – Proverbs 23:7 We must take every thought captive and make it obedient to Jesus Christ – 2 Corinthians 10:5

The Practice of Self-control We must control our actions Controlling our thoughts must be accompanied by controlling our actions – Romans 7:14-20; Ephesians 4:20-32 It takes great effort – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

The Fruit of Self-control Freedom from the bondage of sin Jesus has set us free from sin – John 8:31-32; Romans 6:1-7 Through discipline and self-control we can overcome the sin in our lives – Colossians 3:5-10; 1 Corinthians 10:13

The Fruit of Self-control Confidence that we can do all things We have the power to live transformed lives – Ephesians 1:18-20; 3:14-21 I can do all things through Him who gives me strength! – Philippians 4:13