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# self-control #
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## Definition: ##
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Self-control is the ability to control one's behavior in order to avoid sinning.
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* 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.
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(See also: [[../kt/fruit.md]], [[../kt/holyspirit.md]])
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## 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)