One of the things we need in living for God is self-control. Self-control is temperance. It is one of the fruits of the Spirit. A person that has accomplished self-control in his life has mastered his desires and lusts. He has crucified his sinful nature.
When we were a child, our parents recognized the areas in
our life that needed to be corrected and gave us discipline. In our walk with
God, our heavenly Father steps in to correct us.
Self-control and discipline are necessary in anyone’s life
to function in society, and absolutely necessary for a child of God to belong
to Christ and to serve in His kingdom.
Jesus corrects us by His Word, by the preaching of His Word,
and by His Spirit within.
With His Holy Ghost, God’s Spirit in us, Jesus can further
guide us in areas that we need self-control. As we grow, we learn to recognize
His voice.
The Holy Ghost gives us divine strength that we didn’t have
before that we can call on when we need self-control of temper and to refrain
from lusts.
As the Lord reveals the areas we need to discipline, we make
changes.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such
there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the
affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the
Spirit." - Galatians 5:22-25 KJV
"My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD;
neither be weary of his correction: for whom the LORD loveth he correcteth;
even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." - Proverbs 3:11-12 KJV
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous
therefore, and repent." - Revelation 3:19 KJV
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it
not, to him it is sin." - James 4:17 KJV
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye
shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth
me." - Philippians 4:13 KJV
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