BIBLE STUDY WEEK # 9 (BACK TO THE BASES)

 
Back to the Bases:

Let's go back to the beginning. . .

 

Self-Control

 

It means; restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires. It is self-discipline, self-restraint, willpower, level headedness.

Think about what we would be like if we lacked self-control. . .

We would be out of control.

 

Think about a car. When it hits speeds over 80mph, it does not take much to lose control of it.  One wrong move from the driver. . .one slippery puddle… and that care can spin out of control and cause chaos and  destruction to everything in its path. Amen.

We need to make sure that we are not only remaining within the boundaries that our loving Father created for us (do the speed limit), we need to remain in control of our vehicle (hearts, minds, choices…lives).

 

We choose.

 

Self-control is not easy to come by.  However, it CAN be a regular part of our lives-IF we are willing to remain close in our relationship with our Lord and Savior, and allow our flesh to hurt a little…sometimes a lot.

 

You see, when we are walking WITH Him regularly, it is very hard to remain in sin.  We get convicted and we feel ashamed.  The key is to recognize the trigger points, and either eliminate them or be diligent in keeping them at bay.

 

Self-Control.

 

Out of Control.

 

What will you choice?

 

I love the part of choosing, we have a choice!

 

I choose self-control today.