Self-Control, you know, that thing we don’t have but wish we did. We all know what this word means but we need to know what it does for us as a fruit of the Spirit. How many needless problems have we had because we are unable to control ourselves. This fruit is meant to helps us keep all areas of our life under control. Without self-control, circumstances can dominate our schedules. Our priorities can become confused, and we can become distracted. We can fail to accomplish God’s purposes and miss out on His blessings. The Bible makes clear that God wants us to “think clearly and exercise self-control.” This means living according to His principles and making His Word our foundation. This also means surrendering to Him and remembering that self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. We need the power of the Spirit to have real self-control.
