And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 1 Samuel 3:19 I shared my thoughts on this verse a couple of years ago, but it is such an interesting verse that I decided to share it again. It was the phrase ‘and let none… Continue reading Walking with Samuel
Category: Self-control
No Payback?
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23 One of the difficulties that we encounter as a Christian is leaving everything in God’s hands. We are fine with some things, willingly handing them over… Continue reading No Payback?
The Eternal Prize
Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 1 Corinthians 9:25 Just as the Lord Jesus used metaphors to help the people understand his teaching, so too did Paul. In this instance he used the concept of an athlete because this was something that… Continue reading The Eternal Prize
Untamed
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Psalm 34:13 It’s frightening how something as small as the tongue can do so much damage. From a careless word to a blatant lie, one person’s life can be forever altered by the words of another. ‘How great a forest is set ablaze by… Continue reading Untamed
Don’t Trip Over Your Words
And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 1 Samuel 3:19 This is such an interesting verse and yet how many of us remember it from the story of the Lord’s call to Samuel? The phrase ‘and let none of his words fall to… Continue reading Don’t Trip Over Your Words
A Gentle Answer
Titus 3:2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Here we have another challenging verse about our everyday behaviour toward each other. Don’t let yourself get dragged into futile discussions and unproductive arguments. In James chapter1 we are reminded, let every person be quick… Continue reading A Gentle Answer
High Standards
Titus 1:7,8 God’s steward must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. Titus was in charge of the mission work on the Island of Crete, part of which involved appointing leaders or… Continue reading High Standards
Don’t Let Up
1 Corinthians 9:25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Just as the Lord Jesus used metaphors to help the people understand his teaching, so also did Paul. In this instance he used the concept of an athlete because this was something that… Continue reading Don’t Let Up
Keep Anger in Check
Proverbs 14:29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Exercising self-control can be really difficult at times, especially when it comes to holding your tongue. I am finding that to be the case during the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. It seems incredible that… Continue reading Keep Anger in Check
A City Without Walls
Proverbs 25:28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. Do you struggle with self-control? When the bible talks about temperance it is mainly in regard to the passions and desires of the flesh; things that are evident like sexual immorality, idolatry, jealousy, rivalries, drunkenness (Gal.5). There is also… Continue reading A City Without Walls
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