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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
(Galatians 5:22-23)
Every believer needs self-control! It’s a mark that signifies we are walking with God. Looking at what self-control does and doesn’t do can help you with your own personal struggle in you daily battle for self-control.
What does self-control do? When you are walking by the Spirit, His self-control is evident and reflects these strengths:
What does self-control not do? Knowing at what God’s self-control isn’thelps us understand this important fruit of the Spirit:
Self-control is a fruit of strength. By God’s grace, you can be this strong—strong enough not to do these things.
Read Conquering The Battle Of Self-Control on Elizabeth & Jim George.
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
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