Self Control

Text: Titus 2:12

Prepared byMinister Keishon Aban

(Cert. Christian Education, BA. (Hons) Management, M.Div - Candidate)

Key Text

“And we were instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil

world with self-control, right conduct and devotion to God”

Titus 2:12 (NLT)

Why do we need to practice self-control?

ANSWER: A person without self-control is as defenseless as a

city with broken-down wallsProverbs 25:28 (NLT)

What do we need to control in our life? (WATS)

Proverbs 6:16-19 NCV16There are six things the Lord hates. There are seven things he cannot

stand: 17 a proud look,

a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, 18 a mind that thinks up evil plans,

feet that are quick to do evil, 19 a witness who lies,

and someone who starts arguments among families.

WORDS Matthew 12:36-37 (NIV)

V36. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of

judgment for every empty word they have spoken.

V37. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will

be condemned.”

WORDS Proverbs 12:22 (KJV): Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they

that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 20:19 (ISV): Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so

don't get involved with someone who talks too much.

Proverbs 10:18 (NKJV): He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who

speaks a slander, is a fool.

ACTIONS Colossian 3:17 (NIV)

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father

through him”

James 1:22 (NLT)“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.

Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves”

THOUGHTS

Proverbs 23: 7a (NKJV)“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”

“That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our

character.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson

SIGHT

Proverbs 4:25-27 (NLT)

V25. Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before

you.

V26. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe

path.

V27. Don’t get sidetracked: keep your feet from following evil

Final Thought

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CONCLUSION

Philippians 4:8-9 (GNB)V8. In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with

those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

V9. Put into practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you