SNS 124: Time To Exercise
So, we've prepared our minds for action; now comes the challenge of what to do with this preparation. In this episode, we will look at the challenge of stepping up to the plate, beginning to exercise... self-control.
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Scriptures referenced:
1 Peter 1: 13-16 NLT: Prepare your minds for action.... Because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."
Galatians 5:23 NLT: The fruit, gift, of the Spirit is... gentleness and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
John 8:31, 32 NLT: You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.
Philippians 2:12, 13 NLT: Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
Luke 14:26-28 NLT: “If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple. “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
Gal 5: 16-18 NLT: So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.
John 14: 26 NLT: But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.