Steve Petch Sunday 17 th July 2011 Life as God Intended Part 21: Self Control Galatians 5 v

What things control your life? As a Christian, who should be in control of your life?

Self Control: “The ability to decide what we will do and when we will do it” “Choosing to do good, and choosing not to sin”

“As a Christian, am I free to sin?” “Do I really need self control?” “How do I handle temptation?”

“As a Christian, am I free to sin?” “Do I really need self control?” “How do I handle temptation?” The Gospel – version 1 NO! YES! Try harder!

“As a Christian, am I free to sin?” “Do I really need self control?” “How do I handle temptation?” The Gospel – version 2 YES! NO! Remember that you are special, and that Jesus understands and will forgive you

“As a Christian, am I free to sin?” “Do I really need self control?” The Gospel – version 3 When you become a Christian you are not free TO sin, you are freed FROM sin The fruit of the Spirit is self control! When you become a Christian you are freed from sin and given back your self control

“How do I handle temptation?” The Gospel – version 3 1.Know the truth about who you are 1.Keep in step with the Holy Spirit 1.Live out of the new identity God has given you “In Christ”

Steve Petch Sunday 17 th July 2011 Life as God Intended Part 21: Self Control Galatians 5 v