April 6 2014 Getting A Grip On Self Control
/Getting A Grip On Self Control
Galatians 5:22 – The fruit of the Spirit is self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 – Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
1 Corinthians 9:25 – Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
Seven Steps to Self-Control
1. Recognize your problem.
James 1:14 – Each one is tempted, when by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
2. Put your past behind you.
Philippians 3:13-14 – Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal.
3. Challenge your feelings.
Titus 2:11-12 – For the grace of God teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passion and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives.
4. Believe you can change.
1 Corinthians 10:13 – God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but when you are tempted, He will also provide a way so that you can stand up under it.
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Mark 9:23 – Jesus said, “Everything is possible for him who believes.”
5. Make yourself accountable.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 – Two men can resist an attack that would defeat one man alone.
Galatians 6:2 – Share each other’s troubles and problems and so obey our Lord’s commands.
6. Deploy common sense.
Ephesians 4:27 – Don’t give the devil a chance.
1 Corinthians 15:33 – Bad company corrupts good character.
7. Depend on Christ’s power.
Galatians 5:16 - Let the Spirit direct your lives and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature.
Philippians 2:13 – For God is at work within you, helping you to want to obey Him and then helping you to do what He wants.
