Understanding Spiritual Fruit: Self-Control

Summary In this episode, Robert discusses the importance of self-control and how to live a life of self-control. He emphasizes that self-control is not about trying to control ourselves, but about submitting our desires to God and allowing His strength to help us overcome temptations. Robert uses the example of food to illustrate the power of self-control and the need to resist our desires for the sake of our long-term health. He also highlights the importance of taming our tongues and mastering our desires as signs of maturity and the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives. Takeaways Self-control is about submitting our desires to God and allowing His strength to help us overcome temptations. Mastering self-control is a sign of maturity and the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives. Taming our tongues and controlling our desires, especially in relation to food, are important aspects of self-control. "Self-control is when we are practicing resistance and living out a life of resisting some of our desires and hopes for the betterment of others." Next Steps Practical steps to develop self-control include learning to say no. Find one thing to say no to each day. Study and start a fast. No matter how small it will make an impact. * This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by any non-profit organization or church.