Self-Control

Question 1

Prov. 25:28

Answer 1

“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.”

Question 2

Gal. 5:22-23

Answer 2

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

Question 3

Titus 2:11-12

Answer 3

“The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age…”

Question 4

2 Timothy 1:7

Answer 4

“God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”

Question 5

1 Corinthians 10:13

Answer 5

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”

Question 6

Romans 12:1-2

Answer 6

“I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Question 7

1 Corinthians 6:12

Answer 7

“Everything is permissible for me”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me”—but I will not be mastered by anything.”

Question 8

Proverbs 12:11b

Answer 8

“He who chases fantasies lacks judgment.”