Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
We usually think of anger when we think of self-control. However there are many other situations requiring self-control. Recent examples of the US and world-wide financial problems are being traced to individuals with uncontrolled greed. Michael Phelps lacked self-control when faced with choices during a night with friends. We assume these people knew what was right but lack of self-control caused their lives to break down. Alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, in the news almost daily, are other situations that require self-control. Lacking self-control usually takes people places where they don’t want their lives to go…where God is not leading.
Post Comment: Self-control is very hard to achieve. Where in your life might there be a “broken down wall”? What will you do to gain more self-control?
We usually think of anger when we think of self-control. However there are many other situations requiring self-control. Recent examples of the US and world-wide financial problems are being traced to individuals with uncontrolled greed. Michael Phelps lacked self-control when faced with choices during a night with friends. We assume these people knew what was right but lack of self-control caused their lives to break down. Alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, in the news almost daily, are other situations that require self-control. Lacking self-control usually takes people places where they don’t want their lives to go…where God is not leading.
Post Comment: Self-control is very hard to achieve. Where in your life might there be a “broken down wall”? What will you do to gain more self-control?
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I recently recognized my need to exercise self-control with regard to eating when I am stressed. Recognizing it was my first step. Telling close friends and family and talking about it led to developing an accountability ring surrounding me and others. Yes, I actually found other people close to me had the same problem. I pray for myself and others that we keep the desire in our hearts to do better, that God will strengthen us and help us persevere toward new and better habits. We have been experiencing greater success exercising self-control. Days are up and down for me, some are more controlled than others, but I feel a a big release sharing my way out with the Lord and with my friends. I want to share with you one of my favorite blogs, Write Eating. Click on it on the right under my favorite blogs.
Self-control requires that I submit my will to God; or better stated, I surrender. Surrendering my will is difficult as I often feel that I need something and never recognize that "want" is a better word. Struggles with correcting my behavior and surrendering my will keep me very humble. I find that I have to live in the moment, praying and then making good choices.
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