Knowing Them By Their Fruits (Gal. 5:22-23) Self-Control

Dec 28, 2011 | Podcast, Sermons

“Knowing Them By Their Fruits”

   A Study of the Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23

“By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” Jesus (Jn. 15:8)

I.  The Meaning of SELF-CONTROL (Gal. 5:22-23) 

The fruit of “self-control” is closely related to each of the previous fruit as it helps to properly __________ their expression toward others.    i.e.  “temperate” (KJV) Self-control is the ____________ of one’s self or the restraining of our own passions & appetites.  i.e.  strong Self-control has to do with our ____________ to God & to His command to “walk by the Spirit.”  cf. Gal. 5:16,25 FYI – _______ of these fruit of the Spirit are even possible unless we are controlled by the Spirit! Our Goal should be to ________  in Christ so that our expression of these fruit is “increasing.” (2 Pet. 1:5-8)

“The need for temperance in every aspect of life has never been greater than it is today.” Billy Graham

For pastors, elders & anyone who claims to be spiritually mature, self-control is ___________.  cf. Tit. 1:8; 2:2

II. The Meddling of SELF-CONTROL (2 Pet. 1:5-8)

Jesus expressed self-control in the face of serious ______________.     cf.  Matt. 4:1-11; Heb. 2:18; 4:15 The Apostle Paul “exercised self-control in all things” by “__________ his body” so as to preach the Gospel and not be “disqualified.”      cf.  1 Cor. 9:24-27

Specific Aspects of Life needing Self-Control:

1.  Our Body (physical appetites) – 1 Cor. 6:12; 1 Tim. 4:7

– Gluttony, Laziness, Immorality, Trash Talk

2.  Our Mind (mental habits) – 2 Cor. 10:5; Phil. 4:8

– Lust, Anger, Greed, Envy

In a World lacking restraint where “anything goes,” if there is anyone who has control over their passions & appetites, it should be a ________ in Jesus Christ!

Practical Application:  

  1. Good & Bad Fruit – Mt. 7:16-20
  2. Read, Memorize & Pray – Matt. 4:4,7,10; Mk. 1:35
  3. Turn & Flee – Gen. 39:12; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22

               Appointments with God

      The Fruit of the SPIRIT – Self-Control

                  Galatians 5:22-23                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Monday, December 19th                                                 

Meditate upon the Priority of the Fruit of Self-Control:

  • Matt. 4:1-11

Observe this passage as to what it says about the uniqueness & priority of Self-Control.  How does one see it in Jesus?  Pray for the Spirit to give you Self-Control in the face of Temptation.

Tuesday, December 20th                                             

Meditate upon the Priority of the Fruit of Self-Control:

  • Titus 1:8; 2:2

Observe this passage as to what it says about the uniqueness & priority of Self-Control.  Why is this quality so important for elders & older men?  Pray for our elders & pastors & men to be self-controlled & Spirit-filled.

Wednesday, December 21st                                           

Meditate upon the Priority of the Fruit of Self-Control:

  • Proverbs 16:32; 25:28

Observe this passage as to what it says about the uniqueness & priority of Self-Control.  What do these say about how important self-control is?  Pray for one area of your life where you lack self-control.

Thursday, December 22nd                                        

Meditate upon the Priority of the Fruit of Self-Control:

  • 2 Peter 1:2-9

Observe this passage as to what it says about the uniqueness & priority of Self-Control.  Is the fruit of self-control “increasing” in your life?  Pray for the Spirit’s power to help you resist in the face of temptation.

Friday, December 23rd                                            

Meditate upon the Priority of the Fruit of Self-Control:

  • 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22

Observe this passage as to what it says about the uniqueness & priority of Self-Control.  Notice the word “flee” that Paul uses.  Pray for power to “flee!”

Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 24-25

Meditate upon the Priority of the Fruit of Self-Control:

  • 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Observe this passage as to what it says about the uniqueness & priority of Self-Control.  How important was this for Paul?  Pray for “discipline” in your life for godliness so that you will not be “disqualified.”

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