Self-Control ana Discipline INTRODUCTION AND EXPLANATION:
Scripture makes it clear that disciples of Jesus Christ are to be people who, by His grace and power, are in control of
themselves in every aspect of life. As disciples we are to be growing into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Part of becoming like
Jesus Christ will involve practicing self-control, in that Jesus Christ never lost control in any area of His life. He was self­
control par excellence. Because of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit we can increasingly be conformed to His image
with part of that image being self-control. The purpose of this study is to help us become more like Jesus Christ in this area
of our lives. As you do the study, carefully consider the verses listed and note everything they have to say about self-control
or discipline. Follow the schedule laid out for five days or, if you want, you may stretch it out to more days than that. As you
study, pay special attention to what the verses say about the following issues:
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The lack of self-control and its results
The importance of self-control
The different areas in which we need self-control, Le. words, thoughts, etc.
The method or means by which we attain self-control
The results of self-control
The blessings of self-control
The dangers or harm of lacking self-control
Note the areas in which you have the greatest trouble
Devise a specific plan of action for improving these areas.
Day 1 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
1 Thessalonians 4:11,12; 5:14
2 Thessalonians 3 :6-15
I Timothy 4:7
2 Timothy 1:7; 2:1-7, 15
1 Peter 1: l3
Day 2 Proverbs 4:20-27
Proverbs 23:1-3; 25:16
Romans 13:14
Galatians 5:22.23
Philippians 4:8
Ephesians 5: 15
1 Thessalonians 5 :6-8
Hebrews 5:14
James 3:4-8
2 Peter L:3-8
Day 3 Proverbs
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12: 1
13: 1,3, 18,24
14:29
15:5, 10,31,32
Luke 9:23, 24
Acts 24:16
Hebrews 12: 11
Day 4 Proverbs
Proverbs
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Proverbs
16:32
17 :27, 28
19:2. 27
19: 16, 18,20
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Day 5 Psalm 57:7
Proverbs 24:27. 30-34
Proverbs 25:8, 17.27,28
Proverbs 28:20
20:3, 5, 13,25
21: 2 L, 23
22: 15. 17, 18,24,25
23:12-14,19.29.30
Proverbs 29: 11, 20, 22
Proverbs 30:32, 33
Philippians 2:5-8
Summarize the mos[ impOltant things you have seen in these verses about self-control and deSClibe how you will apply
what you have leamed to your own life:
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