Self-control
Being able to control your body and emotions is important, especially when faced with difficult situations that make you want to do something you shouldn’t. This is called self-mastery.
Self-control is the mark of a wise person
Pr 29:11
Also see: Pr 1:1-5
Self-control is an aspect of the Christian character
Ga 5:22–23; Tt 2:11–12
Also see: 1 Ti 3:2; Tt 1:8; Tt 2:2; Tt 2:5–6; 2 Pe 1:5–9
Self-control affects the whole person
Physical self-control
1 Co 9:26–27
Also see: 1 Co 7:36–38; 1 Th 4:3–7
A mental discipline
1 Pe 1:13
Also see: 1 Th 5:6–8; 1 Pe 4:7; 1 Pe 5:8
Controlled speech
Ps 141:3; Jas 1:19
Also see: Ps 17:3; Pr 16:23; Pr 21:23; Ec 5:2; Jas 3:1–12
Self-control in response to persecution
Mt 5:39–40
Also see: 1 Pe 2:18–23
Examples of self-control
Ge 39:7–12 Joseph
David:
1 Sa 24:1–7; 1 Sa 26:7–12; 2 Sa 16:9–10
Job:
Job 31:1; Job 31:30
Jesus Christ:
Is 53:7 the servant, understood in the NT as a prophecy concerning Jesus Christ; Mk 14:61; Mt 27:27–30
Paul:
1 Co 4:12–13; 1 Co 9:24–27
The dangers of a loss of self-control
Pr 18:7; Je 14:10
Also see: 1 Sa 18:10–11 Saul; 2 Sa 13:7–14 Amnon; Ps 106:32–33 Moses; Pr 6:1–3; Pr 29:18; Ac 24:25; Ro 1:24–31; 1 Co 7:5 aimed at those who thought that abstaining from sexual relations in marriage was spiritual; 1 Co 7:9; Col 2:23
False teaching was leading to the throwing off of restraints in the name of the gospel:
2 Pe 2:12–14; 2 Pe 2:18–19; Jud 4
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.