Honey From The Rock
Psalm 81:16
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THE SPIRIT OF SELF-CONTROL

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This entry was posted on 05-01-2008 and is filed under uncategorized.

The ninth fruit of the Spirit is "self-control" (Gal. 5:23). In a world out of control, how we need self-control. Have you ever lost control of yourself, your emotions, your speech, even your body? Then you know how important self-control is. This word is also translated "self-restraint" or "temperance." Remember the Temperance Movement? Think of restraints that have to be used on people who are out of control. When Paul preached to Felix, "self-control" was one of his three main topics ("righteousness" and "judgment to come" being the other two, Acts 24:25).

A child out of control is not a pretty sight. An adult out of control is even uglier. We need the Holy Spirit to help us have self-control. Self-control is really Spirit-control. When we allow the Holy Spirit free reign in our lives He will bring us under His control. Isn't that what Paul is saying a few verses later in Gal. 5:25? "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Or consider Rom. 8:9,"But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you." Or look at Rom. 8:13, "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live." (All of these quotations are from the NKJV).

God has given us a holy Helper to aid us in controlling our spirits. If you are having a problem with self-control, you need to ask your Helper to come to your aid. His power can make you what you ought to be!

Hymn: Oh, we never can know what the Lord will bestow of the blessings for which we have prayed, till our body and soul He doth fully control, and our all on the altar is laid. Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart, does the Spirit control? You can only be blest and have peace and sweet rest, as you yield Him your body and soul. (Elisha A. Hoffman)

 

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    • 05-05-2008 Gary Bryant wrote:
      Vic, As you know I send these devotions to numerous people here and abroad. I received two very positive comments on this devotion.

      Thanks, Gary, for being such a faithful "forwarding agent" for Honey from the Rock! - Victor
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