Tag: self-control
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The Danger of Misplaced Zeal
2 Samuel 2:18-23 “And the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was as swift of foot as a wild gazelle. And Asahel pursued Abner, and as he went, he turned neither to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. Then Abner looked behind him and said, ‘Is it you, Asahel?’…
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The Self
Titus 1:7-8 “For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must (be) . . . self-controlled” Titus 2:1 “Older men are to be . . . self-controlled” Titus 2:2-5 “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior . . . They are to . . . train the young women . .…
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When Silence is Golden
1 Thessalonians 4:9-11 “Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own…
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A Life of Self-Control
1 Thessalonians 4:3 “For this is the will of God . . .that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor” From the moment we are born, the issue of self-control impacts our lives. A little baby wants what it wants, and it wants it now! If a…
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Some Thoughts on Self-control
Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with…
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Bearing spiritual fruit
Galatians 5:22 – 23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The fruit of the Spirit should be manifested in every Christians’ life. So, if you are a Christian, is it these things that describe you? Or do you…
To Encourage You 