972 B
972 B
self-control, self-controlled, controlled self, sensible, use good sense, self-indulgence
Definition:
Self-control is the ability to control one's behavior in order to avoid sinning.
- It refers to good behavior, that is, avoiding sinful thoughts, speech, and actions.
- Self-control is a fruit or characteristic that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians.
- A person who is using self-control is able to stop himself from doing something wrong that he may want to do. God is the one who enables a person to have self-control.
- Self-indulgence is the opposite of self-control.
(See also: fruit, Holy Spirit)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H4623, H7307, G192, G193, G1466, G1467, G1468, G4993, G4997, G4998