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76. Proverbs of Solomon

Proverbs 12:1-28

Understanding Series

Roland E. Murphy

... . 26:12; cf. also Judg. 17:6). It is contrasted here with the openness of the wise person to what others have to say. 12:16 Antithetic and chiastic. The contrast is between mindless and spontaneous reaction of anger and a calm, deliberate response. Self-control is a common topos of the sages. 12:17–19 The topic of these antithetic sayings is proper speech. Verse 17 is not an admonition to general truthfulness; it refers specifically to a legal situation where perjury would be committed by a false witness ...

77. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... of hagiosynē, the resultant state. Paul wants each of them to control his or her body in a way that accords with their consecration to God (to be holy means [1] to be separate, set apart for God, and [2] to be worthy of God). Their self-control should be honorable (timē) in the sense of honoring God (cf. 1 Cor. 6:20), in contrast with the sexual excesses of others which involve the “dishonoring (atimazō) of their bodies with one another” (Rom. 1:24). So he adds, not in passionate lust like the ...

78. Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?

Luke 9:18-27

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Bill Bouknight

... deny self means to subject my own agenda to the agenda of God for me. St. Paul said something similar in Romans 12: “…present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God…” Again, St. Paul said to the Corinthians: “Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one…I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others, I myself should not be disqualified. “(I Cor. 9: 25, 27) Just imagine the will ...

79. The Christian and the World

James 4:1-12

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

... a context of resisting the devil (5:5). The passage is used in 1 Clement to argue for holiness and against slander and gossip. The need is to “join those to whom grace is given by God,” and so, “let us clothe ourselves with harmony in humility and self-control” (1 Clement 30:2–3). Clement is so close to James that he has either read James or heard the same oral teaching of Jesus that James used. 4:7 The idea of submit is important in scripture. First, there is submission of the creation to Jesus ...

80. The Power of Appreciation

Matthew 2:1-12

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Charley Reeb

... of the letter read, “I do not know your back story, but I have had the privilege of watching you parent your children for the past thirty minutes. I have watched you teach your children about the importance of respect, education, proper manners, communication, self-control, and kindness all while being very patient. I will never cross your path again but am positive that you and your children have amazing futures.” The man did not have to do that but he had a love worth sharing. He showed that mother ...

81. Wake Up! Get Ready!

Luke 12:32-40

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King Duncan

... stand firm in the unshakeable truth that God is their Father, and they are heirs to all the riches of God’s kingdom. The riches of peace with God. Eternal life. The fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. That’s their treasure that will never wear out or fail. And it’s our treasure too. If you really believed this verse, it would change your life. So that’s the first thing Jesus is teaching us in this passage: if we could see ...

82. Let Me Tell You about the Birds and the Bees

Proverbs 5:15-23

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James Merritt

... % rise in pregnancies for teenagers between the ages of 15 through 19.3 Unplanned births have risen 61%.4 And syphilis rates have risen 60% for teenagers 15 through 19 since 1985.5 Everybody is talking about birth control, but nobody is talking about self control. If you put Planned Parenthood in charge of traffic safety they would teach your children how to dodge cars instead of staying off the freeway. Our problem is we are teaching our children how to shoot a gun without teaching our children how to use ...

83. The Emperor’s Son-in-law

Luke 12:22-34, Luke 12:35-48

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Carveth Mitchell

... much is given, of him will much be required." Peter says more about our blessings as the people of God: "For this very reason make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love." (2 Peter 1:5-7) This business about being God’s children - heirs of God with Christ - sounds great. But to be expected to ...

84. The Emperor’s Son-in-law

Luke 12:35-48

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85. Living In The Spirit Of Love

Galatians 5:22-25

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... we're going to be looking at "Living In The Spirit Of Love." Let's listen again to the passage from Paul. Galatians 5:22-25 (NRSV) [22] By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. [24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. [25] If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. For me Living In The Spirit has ...

86. Living In The Spirit Of Joy

Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 12:9-21

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... who to attribute it to but someone put it this way: "Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Patience is love enduring. Kindness is love's touch. Generosity is love's character. Faithfulness is love's habit. Gentleness is love's self-forgetfulness. Self-control is love holding the reins." (1) So, what is Joy? Christian Joy? I. A Gift and Surprise A. A lot of people thing that our purpose in life is to be happy. But that's not what Scripture says. Our purpose in life is to glorify God ...

87. Living In The Spirit Of Peace

Galatians 5:22-25, Colossians 3:14-15

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... read the quote which concerning the Fruit of the Spirit. "Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Patience is love enduring. Kindness is love's touch. Generosity is love's character. Faithfulness is love's habit. Gentleness is love's self-forgetfulness. Self-control is love holding the reins." (2) I don't disagree with the idea that "Peace is love resting." But I might add that "Peace is not just love resting but also, Peace is resting in Love." The love I'm talking about is God's love ...

88. Living in The Spirit of Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:6-12, Galatians 5:22-25

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... 5. Let's look at that passage and then look also at what Paul has to say in 2 Corinthians 9:6-12. Galatians 5:22-25 (NRSV) [22] By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. [24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. [25] If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (NRSV) [6] The ...

89. Living In The Spirit Of Faithfulness

Galatians 5:22-25, Hebrews 10:23-24

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... . Generosity is love's character. Faithfulness is love's habit. Gentleness is love's self-forgetfulness. Self-control is love holding the reins." (2) Galatians 5:22-25 (NRSV) [22] By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ... peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. [24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh ...

90. Leading Others to Jesus

Titus 2:1-15

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Richard Gribble

... prepared for those who love him.” As Caitlin brought others to Christ through her role as the “star” in the play, so we must lead others by the example we set. Paul tells us in the present age, and thus for all ages, we are to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. In other words we must live lives consistent with our Christian vocation. We are to set an example that others would want to follow. If that life is consistent with Christ’s message then we become a beacon of light, like the star ...

91. Leading Others to Jesus

Titus 2:11-14

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Richard Gribble

... prepared for those who love him." As Caitlin brought others to Christ through her role as the "star" in the play, so we must lead others by the example we set. Paul tells us in the present age, and thus for all ages, we are to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. In other words we must live lives consistent with our Christian vocation. We are to set an example that others would want to follow. If that life is consistent with Christ's message then we become a beacon of light, like the star, which ...

92. The Rights of an Apostle

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... . 9:25 Cf. 7:9, where one finds the only other NT occurrence of the verb egkrateuomai, translated here goes into strict training and at 7:9 as “control themselves.” It is important and instructive to note that in Gal. 5:23 the noun form egkrateia (“self-control”) appears in Paul’s list of the fruit of the Spirit. Moreover, see R. Garrison, “Paul’s use of the athlete metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9,” SR 22 (1993), pp. 209–17. 9:27 The verb translated I beat (Gk. hypōpiazō) is related to the ...

93. Called To Freedom

Galatians 5:1-15

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... . That's sort of what it's like when we surrender our lives to Christ. We give ourselves to God's will and God's destination for our lives. Within the environment of God's will, we're free to do whatever. In short, freedom is self-control, self-determination, and self-direction through self-surrender to Christ. Conclusion Paul writes, "For freedom Christ has set us free." Like the inmate, we all want our freedom. A life of freedom begins with the recognition of who we are and what our situation is. The ...

94. Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... and is specifically relevant to the situation in Ephesus (cf. Kelly, p. 138). For autarkeia as a Stoic-Cynic virtue, D-C cite Stobaeus, Ecl. 3, “Self-sufficiency is nature’s wealth,” and Epictetus, “The art of living well is contingent upon self-control and self-sufficiency, orderliness, propriety, and thrift.” 6:7–8 The awkwardness of v. 7 is due to a hoti (“because” or “that”) that introduces the second clause. Various attempts have been made to make sense of it including: a textual ...

95. Living Sacrifices

Romans 12:1-8

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... , see Acts 26:25; 1 Tim. 2:9, 15; 2 Tim. 1:7; Titus 2:4) occurs in various contexts in the NT. The same word played an important role in Greek philosophy and ethics as one of the four cardinal virtues, promoting moderation and self-control (see Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, 1117b.13). Paul may employ the word here to defend against ecstatic or charismatic tendencies, but more probably to admonish Jews and Gentiles in Rome to be understanding and to act in moderation toward one another. 12:4–5 Dunn’s ...

96. Selling One’s Soul

1 Kings 21:1-29

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Robert Allen

... I can leave a forwarding address.” This is the way many of us are when it comes to trying to maintain control of our desires. Once we give in to our desires, they have control of us. We leave a forwarding address because we can’t maintain self-control. Once our desires have free rein and are running uncontrolled through our lives -- we will rapidly reach that point where we are willing to sell our souls to satisfy our wants. I know of a home where the young husband and wife were happy and enjoying life ...

97. Called to Freedom

Matthew 11:25-30

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Mark Trotter

... that grace is to experience freedom. You are no longer curved in upon the self. You are now free to love the neighbor, as Paul so beautifully expressed it in the letter to the Galatians, with "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law." Which means, you do this not because it is required. When you are filled with God's grace you do it because you now love God and love the neighbor as yourself. Having discovered that the essence of ...

98. Where Do We Grow from Here?

Ephesians 4:1-16

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Maxie Dunnam

... may not speak it verbally, but their lives cry out for it. We are to be living reminders of the Kingdom, by being living reminders of Christ’s spirit - the fruits of the Holy Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, self- control, - he fruits of the spirit, expressed in ministry to others. Gifts are given for that purpose - to minister and then Paul adds the second purpose for our gifts - he edifying of the body of Christ.” That’s the reason this last truth ...

99. The Suffering and Glory of the Servant

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... being afflicted just as they were, but without deserving it. 53:7–9 The next two realizations go beyond that. The fourth mistaken assumption is that nevertheless he was presumably as much a sinner as anyone else. On the contrary, he was extraordinarily self-controlled in word and deed. There were Judeans who had been committed to Yahweh’s ways who had nevertheless been inevitably drawn into the suffering of the state’s collapse and the deportation to Babylon. Jeremiah is the one who is best known to ...

100. The Christian Journey IV: The Pool

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John N. Brittain

... that the apostle Paul frequently made by using athletic metaphors: ... forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.-- Philippians 3:14 Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air. -- 1 Corinthians 9:25-26 Last week we thought of the desert, that inhospitable ...

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