Title: Temperance
Memorize:
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 (NKJV)
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV)
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
[23] gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Message:
There are some attitudes we possess that have both good and bad sides. For example, a teenager who likes to talk and impart knowledge may appear very confident and sharp, but if left unchecked, he/she may become talkative and fall prey to the enemy. However, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the fellow will be able to control himself/herself.
Temperance, also known as self-control involves moderation, constraint, and the ability to say ‘No’ to immoral desires and fleshly lusts.
One of the proofs that the Holy Spirit is working in your life is the ability to control your thoughts, words, and actions. It’s not that you are becoming weak-willed; rather, you’re becoming more conscious of who you are in Christ.
When you have self-control, you will find it is easy to tolerate people and would not get easily provoked. Even when you are provoked, you will find a better way to communicate your emotions. I pray that the Spirit of God will guide your actions, especially in unpleasant situations always in Jesus’ name.
Key Point:
Temperance (self-control) can restrict you from being foolish.
Hymn 3
All to Jesus, I surrender
All to Thee I freely give
I will ever love and trust You
In Your presence daily live
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to Jesus, I surrender
Lord, I give myself to Thee
Fill me with Your love and power
Let Your blessing fall on me
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to Jesus I surrender
Now I feel the sacred flame
O the joy of full salvation
Glory, glory, to Your name
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all (I surrender all)
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all (all to Thee, my blessed)
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all