April 30, 2017

The Greek Word EGKRATEIA From the root word kratos meaning “to have strength; one holding himself in.”

The Greek Word EGKRATEIA “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, and especially his sensual appetites”

The Greek Word EGKRATEIA “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, and especially his sensual appetites” Acts 24:25 Paul speaking to Felix stresses the importance of righteousness and self-control in light of the judgment that it is come!

The Greek Word EGKRATEIA “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, and especially his sensual appetites” 2 Peter 1:6 The quality of self-control is listed among those characteristics one must add in order to be fruitful now and to enter Heaven for all eternity.

The Greek Word EGKRATEIA “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, and especially his sensual appetites” Galatians 5:23 The last item regarding the fruit of the Spirit in contrast to the works of the flesh; must have self-control to overcome the works of the flesh.

IT’S NOT EASY TO HAVE SELF-CONTROL Proverbs 16:32 “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.” NIV “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”

IT’S NOT EASY TO HAVE SELF-CONTROL Proverbs 25:28 “Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit.” ESV “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Nehemiah showed the importance of walls.

IT’S NOT EASY TO HAVE SELF-CONTROL James 3:3-10 Romans 7:14-24

IT’S NOT EASY TO HAVE SELF-CONTROL Why is it so hard to make good decisions?

IT’S NOT EASY TO HAVE SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:16-24 Romans 6:3-6

IT’S NOT EASY TO HAVE SELF-CONTROL Romans 8:5-14

WHO IS CONTROLLING YOU? Romans 8:5-14 James 4:7