Oneighty

Prov 25:28

*              28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

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-         Eph 4:26; 1 Peter 1:13, Prov 16:32

-         At first I tend to see this simply along the lines of Anger. Someone who can’t control their own temper is a disaster waiting to happen. But it is saying much more then that See 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 5:8 Satan is looking to attack you like a lion. He is out to destroy you (John 10:10) Lack of self-control is worse then an open door. An open door is leave an opening for the enemy, missing walls leaves every angle open. 1 Cor 7:5 talks about temptation that enters through lack of self control. 2 Tim 1:7 ESV God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and Self-control. I have no excuse for God gave me all that I need.

-         God help me to be full of your spirit. Overflowing with the fruit of your spirit (Gal 5:22). Let a heart set on pleasing you fill me with Self-control, may my love and fear of you produce a hatetred of sin in me.