Self Control

Scripture:

Proverbs 25:28 "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control".

Observation:

When Solomon wrote this, a city was protected by it's walls.  The walls were the strongest point of protection.  When the walls were broken through, the enemy was going to come in and take the city.  Solomon says here that a person without self-control is unprotected from his or her enemies.  Their wall of protection is deteriorating and they will be conquered if they don't get the wall repaired quickly.  Lack of self-control is an open door to the enemy of our souls and he loves to come in through the hole in the wall or the open door.

Application:

Self-control is one of the fruit of the Spirit.  When Holy Spirit is really working in your life, self-control will get easier and easier because we are becoming more like Christ.  It is when we are led by our flesh, feelings, emotions, etc. that we open the door to the enemy through a lack of self-control.  Though it is a fruit of the Spirit, self-control is exactly what it says, "self" control.  Holy Spirit will help us do it, but we must begin to control ourselves.

Prayer:

Father, I need Your help in this area.  I want to be a person who exhibits great amounts of self-control in every area of life.  Help me conquer my flesh, feelings and emotions and walk by Your Spirit into self-control.  I want to lead a disciplined lifestyle, but I need Your help.

Yours,
Jeff