# self-control #

## 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](../kt/fruit.md), [Holy Spirit](../kt/holyspirit.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 07:8-9](en/tn/1co/help/07/08)
* [2 Peter 01:5-7](en/tn/2pe/help/01/05)
* [2 Timothy 03:1-4](en/tn/2ti/help/03/01)
* [Galatians 05:22-24](en/tn/gal/help/05/22)