Growing In Self Control

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Growing In Self Control 2 Peter 1:5-9

Growing In Self Control 2 Peter 1:5-9

Understand the difference between POWER (ABILITY) and RIGHT. What is Self-Control ? Thayer: the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions… Webster: restraint exercised over one’s impulses, emotions, and desires. Vine: the various powers bestowed by God upon man are capable of abuse. The right use demands the controlling power of the will. Understand the difference between POWER (ABILITY) and RIGHT.

Outbursts of Anger (Gal. 5:20-24) Control Over Impulses Outbursts of Anger (Gal. 5:20-24) Prov. 29:22-23; 22:24-25; 19:11 Not sin to be angry (John 2, 1 Kings 11:19; Eph. 4:26) Impure Thoughts Prov. 4:23; Phil. 4:8; Matt. 5:27-28 Ungodly Speech James 3:5-8; Eph. 5:3-4; James 1:26

Anything That Overtakes The Will Control Potential Addictions Sexual Immorality 1 Cor. 6:13,18,20; 1 Thess. 4:3-5 Harmful Substances Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 23:29-35 Anything That Overtakes The Will 1 Cor. 6:12 Money (1 Tim. 6:9-10) Television (Eph. 5:16) Work, Sports, etc.

How to grow Self Control Genesis 39:6-9 Accept Responsibility For My Situation Genesis 39:10-12 Alter The Environment When Overwhelmed Create Separation! (Job 31:1; 1 Cor. 10:13) Romans 13:14 Genesis 39:9; 50:20 Recognize God Is Watching Prov. 5:21; 15:3; Is. 29:15; Heb. 4:13

James 1:27 “keep oneself unstained by the world” God says be Self-Controlled James 1:27 “keep oneself unstained by the world” 2 Peter 3:14 “be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless” Do you submit to God’s authority over your ability?