1. SELF-CONTROL The Fruit of the Spirit – Part 8

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

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

7. What is Self-Control?

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

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

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

17. ‘…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

19. What do people with self-control look like?

21. 1.People with self-control MASTER THEIR MOODS

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

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

24. 4.People with self-control MANAGE THEIR TIME

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

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

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

31. ‘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

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

35. People with self-control WATCH THEIR WORDS

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

39. 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…

43. What are some of the rewards of self-control?

45. (Marshmallow Clip)

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