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Three Truths That Fuel Self-Control in the Christian

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  • Michael Kelley

What is it that fuels self-control? It is the lordship of Jesus, and God's care and providence.

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How to Pursue Self-Control (without Being a Legalist)

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  • Aaron Menikoff

This article considers self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It defines it, and urges the believer to fight for it with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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Habitual Offender

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  • John McClean

This article shows that habits are part of developing a character. They are part of the work of the Holy Spirit through the fruit of self-control for a life of personal discipline for godliness.

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Temperance

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  • Gerald R. Procee

From Galatians 5:22-23 this article looks at self-control as the fruit of the Spirit.

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Control Your Sexuality

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  • Tim Challies

A man who exercises self-control is a continent man. How can man learn to exercise self-control in this sexualized age? This article looks at what exercising sexual control means for married and unmarried Christian men.

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Self-Control: The World's Secret Desire

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  • Edward T. Welch

The author reflects on the current cultural interplay between self-indulgence and self-control. He points to faith in Christ as the way to grow in self-control. Along the way he comments on Acts 24:25, where Paul discoursed on self-control, among other topics.

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Strength of Youth

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  • Martin VanderWal

Youth is associated with strength and energy. However, if not used well this strength can be destructive. The author of this article highlights the need for self-control, godliness, and using this strength for the service of God.

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A Requiem for an Old-fashioned Virtue

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  • John Rogers

Many people today encourage 'self-expression' in parenting, which allows children a lot of freedom. The author of this article maintains that this is not a good parenting practice, and stresses the importance of promoting self-restraint and self-control.

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Discipline

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article on discipline, the focus is on all kinds of discipline: self-discipline (self-control), discipline of God, church discipline and also informal church discipline.

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Adultery – Physical, Mental and Marital

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  • Randolph H. Patterson

This article is about adultery and sexuality and self-control. Pornography and lust is also discussed (Matthew 5:27-32), as well as divorce and remarriage.

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The Danger of an Uncontrolled Self The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

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  • Paul T. Murphy

This article is about self-control (fruit of the Spirit) and the mortification of sin. The Scripture passages Proverbs 25:28 and Galatians 5:22 are discussed.

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Toronto Blessing or Temples of the Holy Spirit?

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  • Gerhard H. Visscher

This article is about the work of the Holy Spirit, especially about the church as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Other topics discussed in this article are Jesus Christ and the temple, the church and holiness, the Holy Spirit and self-control, and the presence of God and holiness.

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Weed Control

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  • Peter H. Holtvluwer

This article is about self-control and the abuse of marijuana and other drugs. The article also focuses on how the local church can help addicts.

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Ephesians 5:17-18 - Be Filled with the Spirit and Not with Spirits!

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  • Walter Geurts

In the article on Ephesians 5:17-18 the author focuses on being filled with the Spirit in contrast to enslaving ourselves to alcohol. He also talks about self-control, drunkenness, drugs, and the dangers of other addictions.

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Sex & Self-Control

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article on sex and self-control also discusses celibacy and the struggle against sexual sins.

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"How do I go to God?", someone asked Horatius Bonar. The parson answered, "It is with our sins that we go to God, for we have nothing else that we can truly call our own." Horatius Bonar
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