Are we claiming the gift of God? Are we fanning the flame?
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
Tag Archives: Self-Control
“The man who cannot control himself becomes absurd when he wants to rule over others.” ~Isaac Arama
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …
Should we “just suck it up”?
But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn …
What do we have to fear?
Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …
Does Jesus the Messiah show us the way when it comes to self control?
Yeshua [Jesus] is our model for self-control. In His suffering He clearly showed it. He could have called down the …
Is self-control an issue of the heart?
Self-control is an issue of our hearts. We must not be wishy-washy in our resolve. We must excerpt control of our …
How can we control what we say to others? Can we have self-control?
One of the proofs of God’s working in our lives is the ability to control our own thoughts, words, and …
Is self-control an outcome of sanctification?
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation …
Is self-control a discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God?
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
Is self-control the mark of a wise person and an aspect of a disciples character?
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. …
“Whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” ~Jesus
When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …
“The fruit of the Spirit is self-control.” ~Apostle Paul
The last characteristic listed in Galatians 5:22-23 as a fruit of the Spirit is self-control. The fruit of the Spirit …
Can we have self-control in response to persecution?
When I was a young man, we used the phrase “just suck it up”. We used it a lot. We …
“Mum’s the word!” ~King David
David knows. God has given him wisdom. Being quiet and not saying what I am thinking is a good course …
Self-Control — What is it?
I need more self control in my life! Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, …
“He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles. ” ~King Solomon
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do even though I don’t like it. Usually it is something I’ve …
“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
Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …
Self-control — Controlling What is Said
One of the proofs of God’s working in my life is the ability to control my own thoughts, words, and …
Self-control — It Affects the Whole Person Including Physical Self-control
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. It …
Self-control — The mark of a wise person and aspect of a disciples character
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. …
Self-control — A discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 