self-control 2 peter 1:5-9

scripture Make every effort to add to your faith, goodness (moral excellence, moral virtue); and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self- control… (2 peter 1:5-6a)

self-control at the heart of wisdom food anger and violence (emotions more generally) speech sex

self-control an essential quality for leaders 1 timothy 3 (particularly vs 2, 11) titus 2:2

resources ‘make every effort’ reflect on your destination – Acts 24:25 – 1 corinthians 9:25 – 1 peter 1:13 keep in step with the holy spirit – galatians 5:23, 2 timothy 1:7 the church family

knowledge 2 peter 1:5-9