# 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), [holyspirit](../kt/holyspirit.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [1 Corinthians 07:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/07/08) * [2 Peter 01:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/01/05) * [2 Timothy 03:1-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ti/03/01) * [Galatians 05:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/05/22)