Posts with the tag “self-control”

“Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 In today’s key passage of Scripture, the apostle Paul draws a vivid parallel between the race of li...  Read More

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 In this life, self-control is the thread that weaves through every aspect of our existence, guiding our spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and practical facets. As believers, God calls us to exercise self-control diligently, shaping our characte...  Read More

“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt the need to exert your power, overcome an obstacle, or conquer a challenge? In our fast-paced world, the inclination to act quickly and forcefully often takes precedence. But today, let’s delve into the wisdom of Prov...  Read More