SELF-CONTROL The Fruit of the Spirit – Part 8

‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control.’ Galatians 5:22-23a NIV

‘On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”’ Matthew 9:12 NIV

What is Self-Control?

A good definition of self-control is the ability to: GOVERN YOUR LIFE by the POWER OF GOD

What does a person who lacks self-control look like?

‘A person without self-control is as defenceless as a city with broken- down walls.’ Proverbs 25:28 NLT

‘…Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.’ Romans 12:3 NIV

What do people with self-control look like?

1.People with self-control MASTER THEIR MOODS

1.People with self-control MASTER THEIR MOODS 2.People with self-control WATCH THEIR WORDS

1.People with self-control MASTER THEIR MOODS 2.People with self-control WATCH THEIR WORDS 3.People with self-control RESTRAIN THEIR ACTIONS

4.People with self-control MANAGE THEIR TIME

4.People with self-control MANAGE THEIR TIME 5.People with self-control MANAGE THEIR MONEY

4.People with self-control MANAGE THEIR TIME 5.People with self-control MANAGE THEIR MONEY 6.People with self-control LEAD HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

A good definition of self-control is the ability to: GOVERN YOUR LIFE by the POWER OF GOD

‘And now that I am away, you must be even more careful to put into action God’s saving work in your lives, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.’ Philippians 2:12-13 NLT

‘We all make many mistakes, but those who control their tongues can also control themselves in every other way.’ James 3:2 NLT

People with self-control WATCH THEIR WORDS

‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.’ Proverbs 18:21 ESV

I’m afraid I can’t do this... I’m sick and tired of this... I’m dying to see you... I’ll never be able to do that…

What are some of the rewards of self-control?

(Marshmallow Clip)

A good definition of self-control is the ability to: GOVERN YOUR LIFE by the POWER OF GOD