Self-control

Proverbs 25:28

.without self-control…a city with broken-down walls..danger of being carried away into further sin and destruction.

Gluttony in the Bible is a form of idolatory.

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Self control-areas: Ear-quick to listen and understand, slow to speak; eyes-keep it pure; heart-clean or pure heart; mouth-control in-take, type of food and drinks; feet-walk away from evil/wicked areas. Brain-process righteous thoughts; temper; lust of flesh and eyes; hands-give, help others-lend a helping hand etc

One of the fruits of the Spirit is self-control. Against such things there is no law-Galatians 5:22-23.

References: James 1:19-22…swift to hear..slow to speak..slow to wrath…; Matthew 5:8-pure heart; 1 John 2:16-the desires of the flesh..the lust of the eyes..the boastful pride of life

Focus in object lesson sharing:

Self-control in listening, talking and eating.

References: Proverbs 25:28-self-control; James 1:19-22…swift to hear..slow to speak..; Proverbs 23:20-21-on glutton.

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