Self Control

Self Control

SELF-CONTROL

A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28

People with self-control master their appetite. They do not let their cravings master them. Unless you master your appetite for sex, food and other pleasures you will get nowhere in life.

People with self-control watch their words. They put their minds in gear before opening their mouths: “Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.” (Proverbs 13:3)

People with self-control restrain their reactions. How much can you take before you lose your temper? “If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.” (Proverbs 19:11)

People with self-control stick to their schedule. If you don’t determine how you will spend your time, then others will decide for you: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16)

People with self-control manage their money. They learn to live on less than what they make and they invest the difference. The value of a budget is that it tells your money where you want it to go rather than wondering where it went! “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.” (Proverbs 21:20)

People with self-control maintain their health. That way they can accomplish more and enjoy their achievements: “Learn to appreciate and give dignity to your body. . .” (1 Thessalonians 4:4, MSG)

In what areas do you need to develop self-control? The disciplines you establish today will determine your success tomorrow.

Prayer: Bring your desires, passions and appetite before the Lord and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you self-control in every area of your life.

Scriptural Reading: Proverbs 25:21-28

Self Control