Bible Verses About self-control
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Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, not just willpower. These verses help with habits, words, and desires.
Start with Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 25:28, 2 Timothy 1:7; read each passage in its chapter.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Read in contextProverbs 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Read in context2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Read in context1 Corinthians 9:27
No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Read in contextTitus 2:11-12
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives.
Read in contextProverbs 16:32
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Read in context1 Peter 5:8
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Read in contextJames 1:19
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
Read in context2 Peter 1:5-6
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance.
Read in context1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
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