We have all heard it said or have had it said to us "use self-control". But what is it, and what does it look like? The Bible tells us in Proverbs 25:28 "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control". Self-control helps us say no to wrong and yes to what God wants. These houses (pictured above) were an illustration of how God uses self-control to protect and build/grow fruit in us. Next time your child enters a candy aisle and you say "use self-control" remind them of these houses. We all have a choice to either say YES (protected and strong) or NO (broken and exposed) to what God wants. The more we allow God to help us use self-control the quicker and more effectively we will live out of the other "fruit of the Spirit". Lets make God look attractive to others watching and use self-control. Titus 2:10 |
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