Self-Control

Why can’t I seem to control certain desires?

• Gal. 5:24

Note: One reason for a lack of self-control may be that you haven’t yet become God’s child

through faith in Jesus Christ. If that is the case, it is important to put your faith in him right away.

• Rom. 12:1

Note: The way to become pure is to give ourselves completely to God. If we try to hang on to just a little sin, it will eventually rule us.

What are some steps to exercising self-control?

• Ps. 119:9

• 2 Tim. 2:5

Note: Self-control involves first knowing God’s guidelines for right living as found in the Bible.

You need to know what you must control before you can keep it under control. Regular, consistent reading of God’s word keeps God’s guidelines for right living clearly before us.

• Ps. 141:3

• Prov. 10:19

• Prov. 13:3

• Matt. 12:36

• Eph. 4:29

• Jas. 1:26

Note: We exercise self-control by watching what we say. How often we wish we could call back

words as soon as they have left our mouth!

• Rom. 13:14

• 2 Pe. 1:6

Note: We must ask God to help us with self-control. The better we know God, the easier self-control becomes.

When we need help beyond our own self-control, what should we do?

• Ps. 56:3-4

• Ps. 60:12

• Ps. 61:2

Note: Our extremity is God’s opportunity. When we face a problem or a temptation, we should run to God for help.

Sometimes I feel as if I’m the only one who faces temptations.

• 1 Cor. 10:13

Note: It helps to know that others face the same temptations we do. It also helps to know that

God wants to help us! Ask him.

What are the rewards of self-control?

• Jas. 1:12

Note: God will reward in heaven those who practice self-control on earth.

Promise From God: 2 Pe 1:6

Lack of self-control brings misery.

• Prov. 25:28

One who gives full vent to his anger acts like a fool; one who keeps himself under control is wise.

• Prov. 29:11

Every Christian can be self-controlled; it’s a fruit of the Spirit.

• Gal. 5:22-23

Self-discipline is a gift of God.

• 2 Tim. 1:7

We are commanded to be self-controlled.

• 1 Peter 1:13

One can and must develop self-control – put a lot of effort into it.

• 2 Peter 1:5-6

Both old and young alike must learn self-control.

• Titus 2:2-6

There is a time for everything. To be self-controlled is to do everything in its time.

• Ecc. 3:1-8

We can control our thinking.

• 2 Cor. 10:5

Exercising self-control is walking in the light

• 1 Thess. 5:4-8

Be self-controlled in your talking; control your tongue.

• Prov. 20: 19

Exercise self-control and say no to all ungodliness.

• Titus 2:11-12

Be motivated by Christ’s redeeming love.

• Titus 2:13-14

Be neither wishy-washy, nor easily moved by others.

• 1 Cor. 15:58