08/07/2013 SUPERFRUIT STUDY: SELF-CONTROL
Galatians 5:22 But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives HE will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. [Living Bible]
Summary
SELF-CONTROL is another HOLY SPIRIT SUPERFRUIT.
According to the Bible: "A man (or woman) without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls." [Proverbs 25:28 Living Bible translation]
Often the things we desire to bring under control are our urges, appetites, addictions, compulsions, impulses, emotions, our time and our tongues.
In order to achieve any spiritual goal or understand how we can achieve greater spiritual health, it is always helpful to look to scripture for guidance. Here are just a few tips for attaining, developing or re-building self-control: