Self Control

Galatians 5:22,23 lists areas where the Holy Spirit wants to help us grow in our lives. The final one listed is "self-control." God wants to help us to be self-controlled.

There are many areas in which we are all tempted. Each of us want to do what we FEEL like doing, but those are often not the good decisions.

Some people want to eat and eat and EAT because it tastes good. But it's better if each one controls himself.

Some people get mad about little things...but it's important to control oneself, even if a person is angry.

When a driver loses control of his car, people may get hurt! When a person loses control of his tongue, he may say things that hurt others.

When a person doesn't control what he watches on t.v. or the music he listens too, he may allow things into his heart and mind that can hurt him too.

God wants to help each of us to grow in this area of self control. God will help you if you will listen to him, and ask for His help.

Sometimes it's tough, but the Holy Spirit wants to grow this area of "self-control" in you and me.

Here's a few verses you can look at as a family. In what areas does God want to help you be self-controlled?

Ephesians 5:18
Proverbs 15:1
Psalm 101:3
Psalm 19:14

1 Peter 5:8 "Be self-controlled and alert." With God's help, you can!

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