The Wisdom & Blessing of Self-Control (Selected Scriptures)

Titus 2:6 (NASB) 6 Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; Titus 2:12 (NASB) 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age, 1 Peter 4:7 (NASB) 7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 1 Timothy 3:2 (NASB) 2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, skillful in teaching, 1 Timothy 4:7 (NASB) 7 But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; Proverbs 14:17 (NASB) 17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated. Proverbs 16:32 (NASB) 32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city. Proverbs 19:11 (NASB) 11 A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.