Transformed by Truth

Welcome to the My Sister and Me Ministries Podcast! As we wrap up our “Back to the Basics” series today, let’s look at self-control.This is not a very popular topic. It’s challenging to look in the mirror and identify areas of weakness, mistakes made, and indulgences entertained. Self-control requires introspection, confession, discipline, change, and obedience. Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, as we learn from Galatians 5:22-23.All of us wrestle with self-control, whether it be in our diets, time management, spending habits, emotional tendencies, addictions, or some other personal impulse. In God’s great wisdom and mercy, He has provided the same remedy for all of our out-of-control inclinations: Jesus.The truth is, Jesus has brought salvation for all! He has shown us how to resist ungodliness and fleshly desires. When Satan tempted Him, Jesus directed His thoughts to scripture, and He spoke those words to answer the voice of temptation.His GRACE trains us to surrender our worldly and fleshly passions and to live holy and self-controlled lives right here—right now—in this moment — and in every moment of our lives.It comes down to our willingness to surrender. To our choice in every situation and circumstance. Jesus has made the way for us to overcome every temptation. He provides a way of escape, and He has prescribed supplements to help us in our weaknesses.In this episode, we challenge you to commit to renew your minds with the truths of His word, to be transformed into more of His likeness, and to use methods to bolster your faith.Our prayer is that we never tire of going “Back to the Basics” of our faith in Him: Hope, Joy, Peace, Faith, Prayer, Mercy, Humility, Gratitude, and Self-Control. Scripture References: Proverbs 25:28; Matthew 4:1-11; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-7; Titus 2:11-12Find more My Sister and Me Ministries content here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBHT_IPY1e7r4e7hSugWvg Website: https://www.mysisterandme.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysisterandme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisterandmeministries#mysisterandme #mysisterandmeministries #holdfasttohope This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mysisterandmeministries.substack.com