What Does the Bible Say About Self Control?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on self control
Biblia sa v mnohých miestach zaoberá sebazvládaním, čo je dôležitá vlastnosť pre každého veriaceho. Sebazvládanie je ovplyvňované Duchom Svätým a pomáha nám odolať pokušeniam a žiť životom podľa Božej vôle. Je dôležité pre udržanie zdravých vzťahov, dosiahnutie cieľov a napredovanie vo viere.
Bible Verses About Self Control
Proverbs 25:28
“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
1 Corinthians 9:25
“Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.”
Titus 2:11-12
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”
1 Peter 4:7
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.”
2 Peter 1:5-6
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
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