Self Control

Text: Romans 7:15-8:2

 

Definition:

Ability to exercise control/restraint over one's feelings, emotions reactions etc.

Variants:

Temperance: Restraint or moderation

 

Temperate: Moderate, having self control

 

Self-control is a manifestation of the fruit of the spirit.

Galatians 5:22-26

 

Where, When to exercise self control:

a. Exercise self-control in appetites

Proverbs 25:16; 23:1; 21:17,20

    At the table or with the gifts from people of rank

Prov 23:1-3

 

    Labours for riches

Prov 23: 3-5

 

    The gifts of the wicked, of the enemy

Prov 23: 6-8

 

    Advice or ministrations to the fool

Prov 23:9; Matthew 7:6

 

    The poor and needy, the helpless- covetousness against

Prov 23:10-11

 

Benefits of self control

Daniel 1:8-21

Matthew 7:6

 

Reference.

 

Isaiah 28:1

Romans 7:15-8:2

Isaiah 5:30