DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/selfcontrol.md

self-control, self-controlled

Definition:

Self-control is the ability to control one’s behavior in order to avoid sinning.

• It refers to good behavior, that is, avoiding sinful thoughts, speech, and actions.
• Self-control is a fruit or characteristic that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians.
• A person who is using self-control is able to stop himself from doing something wrong that he may want to do. God is the one who enables a person to have self-control.

(See also: fruit, Holy Spirit)

Bible References:

• 1 Corinthians 7:8-9
• 2 Peter 1:5-7
• 2 Timothy 3:1-4
• Galatians 5:23

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H4623, H7307, G01920, G01930, G14660, G14670, G14680, G49970