Self-Control

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Prov 16:32) 

Where does true strength lie?

According to God it isn't in physical strength or political or military forces. It is in the ability of a person to have self-control. This proverb first focuses on anger. Then it broadens the scope to all-encompassing self-control as it addresses my spirit. Do I control my anger? If so, that is good but that is only one aspect of self-control. Are there any areas of my life that don’t need to be under my control? None, not one should be outside of my self-control. That is a tall order. How can I possibly have this kind of self-control without the help of the Holy Spirit? Help me Lord, every second, minute, hour of every day.

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