Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

I’ve openly shared about my struggle to lose weight and become healthy.  However, one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn in this struggle is that to make these changes and sacrifices requires self-control.   Dictionary.com defines self-control as: Control or restraint of oneself or one’s actions, feelings, etc. Self-discipline, self-reliance, willpower, levelheadedness   The Greek word egkrateia means […]

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The Fruit of the Spirit

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:22-25 Have there been times […]

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