Are You an Olympian?

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I Corinthians 9:25

Think about an Olympian… they are striving to attain the highest goal. A GOLD medal! 

Self-Control Matures

Train the younger women to… be self-controlled and pure.  Titus 2:4-5

Self-control will help you mature and grow in your walk with God. 

Where are your thoughts?

Encourage the young men to be self-controlled.  Titus 2:6  

Take control of your thoughts! This is one way to practice being self-controlled.  

Stay Alert!

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

Being self-controlled is living in God’s protection. 

Self-Control

But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled.  1 Thessalonians 5:8

You are of the DAY! You are a born-again, spirit-filled child of God! Self-control is a gift from God. 

Wise Fun

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Galatians 5:22

Self-Control. It’s restricting yourself from doing things that might seem rewarding at first, but are harmful in the long run.