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Tag Archives: Self-Control

Are we claiming the gift of God? Are we fanning the flame?

December 27, 2022

Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …

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“The man who cannot control himself becomes absurd when he wants to rule over others.” ~Isaac Arama

May 27, 2022

I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …

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Should we “just suck it up”?

February 16, 2022

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn …

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What do we have to fear?

October 21, 2021

Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …

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Does Jesus the Messiah show us the way when it comes to self control?

June 22, 2021

Yeshua [Jesus] is our model for self-control. In His suffering He clearly showed it. He could have called down the …

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Is self-control an issue of the heart?

February 24, 2021

Self-control is an issue of our hearts. We must not be wishy-washy in our resolve. We must excerpt control of our …

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How can we control what we say to others? Can we have self-control?

February 15, 2021

One of the proofs of God’s working in our lives is the ability to control our own thoughts, words, and …

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Is self-control an outcome of sanctification?

February 8, 2021

  Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit.  It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation …

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Is self-control a discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God?

December 10, 2020

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …

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Is self-control the mark of a wise person and an aspect of a disciples character?

November 18, 2020

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. …

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“Whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” ~Jesus

December 31, 2019

When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …

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“The fruit of the Spirit is self-control.” ~Apostle Paul

April 11, 2019

The last characteristic listed in Galatians 5:22-23 as a fruit of the Spirit is self-control. The fruit of the Spirit …

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Can we have self-control in response to persecution?

March 11, 2019

When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …

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“Mum’s the word!” ~King David

December 29, 2018

David knows. God has given him wisdom. Being quiet and not saying what I am thinking is a good course …

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Self-Control — What is it?

October 11, 2018

I need more self control in my life! Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, …

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“He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles. ” ~King Solomon

September 15, 2018

I don’t like to get in trouble. I do even though I don’t like it. Usually it is something I’ve …

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“I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” ~Apostle Paul

August 4, 2018

Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …

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Self-control — Controlling What is Said

June 7, 2018

One of the proofs of God’s working in my life is the ability to control my own thoughts, words, and …

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Self-control — It Affects the Whole Person Including Physical Self-control

May 21, 2018

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit.  It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. It …

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Self-control — The mark of a wise person and aspect of a disciples character

April 29, 2018

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. …

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Self-control — A discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God

April 6, 2018

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …

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“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul

January 24, 2017

How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …

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