1. Galatians 5:22-23

2.  We have been studying the Fruit of the Spirit through a series of lessons over the last several weeks.  So far we have examined love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, and meekness.  This morning, we end our Fruit of the Spirit series with temperance.

3.  Let us be concerned with how we might improve our measure of temperance.  The Lord has spoken as to how we can grow in this regard.

4. G1466 ε ̓ γκρατεια egkrateiaeng-krat'-i-ah From G1468; self control (especially continence): - temperance. -STRONG’S

5.  Acts 24:24-27…  Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick- tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.

6.  1Corinthians 9:24-27…  Genesis 9:20-21  Some things we should be temperate with, with others we should abstain. (Use wisdom instead of looking for excuses to do certain things!)  Learn from Noah

7.  Luke 10:38-42…

8.  Galatians 5:24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.  Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

9.  Romans 6…  Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

10.  Matthew 5:29-30  Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

11.  Acts 24:24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self- control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you." 26 Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with him. 27 But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.

12.  Do you want to improve your measure of self- control?  Then be crucified with Christ!  And walk in the Spirit!  “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NKJV)