Galatians 5:22-23 - Self-Control is More than Getting a Grip (2021-11-21)

Max Anders, “Self-control is the ability to resist immediate gratification for the sake of a higher goal.” Stephen Alford “We will manifest the fruit of self-control, in the God-given ability to harness natural passions for redemptive purposes.” 2 Timothy 3:2-5 Self-Control is Expressed in 3 Ways • Elimination - What you abstain from  • Moderation - What you do with caution (entertainment, work, leisure, “the Devil never takes a day off”) • Sanctification - What you do to grow 2 Peter 1:4-7 How to Live a Life of Self-Control - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1) Live with Desire (9:24) 2) Live with Discipline (disciple) (9:25) - Proverbs 13:4 3) Live with Direction (9:26) - Joshua 1:7 4) Live with Determination (9:27) - Hebrews 12:1-3 3 ways to be disqualified: False start – cheat - quit My football coach used to say – “Keep running until the whistle is blown.” Psalm 60:12 (NIV), “With God we will gain the victory…”