Self-Control (2)

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“And in [exercising] knowledge [develop] self-control,” 2 Peter 1v6 (AMP)

Self-control is something we as believers need to develop. Indeed in addition to adding goodness/virtue to our faith, and knowledge to that, we are encouraged to develop self-control. The scripture shows us certain areas we can particularly work to control:

Lips: “In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.” Proverbs 10v19 (AMP)

Mouth: “He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destructions.” Proverbs 13v3 (KJV)

Appetite: “While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; don’t desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you.” Proverbs 23v1-3 (NLT)

Heart/affections/thoughts: “Above all else, guard your affections. For they influence everything else in your life.” Proverbs 4v23 (TLB)

Anger/temper: “A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it.” Proverbs 29v11 (TLB)

“It is better to be slow-tempered than famous; it is better to have self-control than to control an army.” Proverbs 16v32 (TLB)

Prayer

Is there an area you need self-control, why not ask God for help in that area?