2. “Stand firm, and you will win life.” NIV

8. To reap long term benefits we must control our impulses and learn to delay gratification.

9. 1.The children who waited for a second marshmallow or pretzel, showing self-control and delayed gratification, fared much better in life. 1.The children who waited for a second marshmallow or pretzel, showing self-control and delayed gratification, fared much better in life.

10. 2.Higher SAT scores. 2.Higher SAT scores. 3.Lower BMI (Body Mass Index). 3.Lower BMI (Body Mass Index). 4.Lower rates of addiction. 4.Lower rates of addiction. 5.Lower divorce rates. 5.Lower divorce rates. 6.More competent in life than those who took instant gratification. 6.More competent in life than those who took instant gratification. 7.Higher level of satisfaction. 7.Higher level of satisfaction.

11. Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected] Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble]. AMP

13. Self- control is fruit of the Holy Spirit Gal. 5:22-23. Self- control is fruit of the Holy Spirit Gal. 5:22-23. Paul encourages us to strong self-discipline so we fight the good fight effectively in life. I Corinthians 9: 24-27, I Timothy 6:12. Paul encourages us to strong self-discipline so we fight the good fight effectively in life. I Corinthians 9: 24-27, I Timothy 6:12.

14. Start with small habits you can be successful in.

15. Admiral William H. "Bill" McRaven The commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command shared a simple lesson he has learned in 36 years as a Navy SEAL. “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”

18. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer, Ph.D. Family Worship Center Part 1: 2/15/15 Part 2: 3/1/15

22. 20 th Century science believed neuro was fixed. 20 th Century science believed neuro was fixed. Romans 12:1-2 taught renewal 2 millennia ago. Romans 12:1-2 taught renewal 2 millennia ago.

23. Galatians 6:9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. (VOICE). Galatians 6:9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. (VOICE). Muscle memory and self-control memory. Muscle memory and self-control memory.

26. “Stand firm, and you will win life.” NIV