Developing Self-Control: A Biblical Guide
Learn how to develop self-control according to Biblical principles from Galatians 5:22-23 and II Timothy 3:15-17. Discover the importance of knowing God's word, being aware of the dangers of lacking self-control, and being prepared to face challenges with faith.
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How to How to Develop Develop Self Self- -Control Control MIKE MAZZALONGO / GALATIANS 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23
How to Develop Self How to Develop Self- -Control Control 1.Know God's word
15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. - II Timothy 3:15-17
How to Develop Self How to Develop Self- -Control Control 1. 2. Be aware of the danger of the lack of self-control Know God's word
29 If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 If your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to go into hell. - Matthew 5:29-30
How to Develop Self How to Develop Self- -Control Control 1. 2. 3. Be prepared to suffer Know God's word Be aware of the danger of the lack of self-control
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. - I Corinthians 10:13
because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, - I Peter 4:1b
How to Develop Self How to Develop Self- -Control Control 1. 2. 3. 4. Pattern your life after winners, not losers Know God's word Be aware of the danger of the lack of self-control Be prepared to suffer
6 You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. - I Thessalonians 1:6-8
How to Develop Self How to Develop Self- -Control Control 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pray Know God's word Be aware of the danger of the lack of self-control Be prepared to suffer Pattern your life after winners, not losers
39 And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. 40 When He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation." - Luke 22:39-40
41 And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, 42 saying, "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done." 43 Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him. - Luke 22:41-43
How Self How Self- -Control is a Gift Control is a Gift 1. The Holy Spirit provides the Word of God
20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. - II Peter 1:20-21
How Self How Self- -Control is a Gift Control is a Gift 1. 2. The Holy Spirit is the one who warns your conscience The Holy Spirit provides the Word of God
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. - Galatians 5:17
How Self How Self- -Control is a Gift Control is a Gift 1. 2. 3. The Holy Spirit strengthens your spirit for the fight The Holy Spirit provides the Word of God The Holy Spirit is the one who warns your conscience
if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. - Romans 8:13b
How Self How Self- -Control is a Gift Control is a Gift 1. 2. 3. 4. The Holy Spirit leads our leaders The Holy Spirit provides the Word of God The Holy Spirit is the one who warns your conscience The Holy Spirit strengthens your spirit for the fight
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. - Acts 20:28
How Self How Self- -Control is a Gift Control is a Gift 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. He brings your prayers before God The Holy Spirit provides the Word of God The Holy Spirit is the one who warns your conscience The Holy Spirit strengthens your spirit for the fight The Holy Spirit leads our leaders
Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; - Romans 8:26
Knowing Gods word SELF-CONTROL{ Being aware of the danger and consequences that are a result of lack of self-control Be ready to fight and suffer in order to win self-control Follow the leaders instead of the losers Pray constantly for God s help
Who/What is in control of your life?
