Self-Control
1 Corinthians 9:25 BSB
Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
1 Corinthians 9:27 BSB
No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
Galatians 5:22 BSB
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 5:23 BSB
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Proverbs 16:32 BSB
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Proverbs 25:28 BSB
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
Titus 2:11 BSB
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Titus 2:12 BSB
It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
1 Peter 5:8 BSB
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1 Peter 4:7 BSB
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
James 1:19 BSB
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
1 Corinthians 10:13 BSB
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
2 Timothy 1:7 BSB
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 BSB
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
Proverbs 29:11 BSB
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Ephesians 4:26 BSB
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,
Colossians 3:5 BSB
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
Psalm 141:3 BSB
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
Romans 12:2 BSB
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
2 Peter 1:6 BSB
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;