# self-control, self-controlled, controlled self, #

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

## Bible References: ##

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

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H4623, H7307, G192, G193, G1466, G1467, G1468, G4997