THE WISDOM OF SELF-CONTROL (8 OF 9)
by Josh Malone
Scripture: Proverbs 25:28
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The Wisdom of Self-Control (8 of 9)
Series: Uncommon Sense
Josh Malone
Proverbs 25:28
ILLUS.- As a parent these events always make me a little nervous. A couple of years ago when my son was only a couple of years old, he got to be a part of the Christmas Candlelight service with the other kids here at NP. As they came out to sing, proud dad that I am I had my phone out videoing. - When I was a kid it was the large heavy 15 lb VHS recorder, now it's simply a phone. - Not long into the performance he decided he liked the attention and decided to get more. He decided it would be particularly funny if he took off his clothes. So he began to undress during the musical number. - Our video of that moment is nice and warm until the sound of my voice saying, ''No!'' and then the camera drops. If you are a little nervous about your kids taking stage this morning I get it, if you weren't before you came in... you probably are now!
Two year olds lack this thing called self-control, self-restraint. They pretty much say what comes to mind and do what they want to do and we have to guide them in the right way.
Now, I'm hoping none of us are the habit of undressing at church events, but I'm willing to bet we have all had our own struggles with self-control. It may be with your temper, your words, your appetite, your budget, your hobbies, your impulses. Everyone fights this battle.
We are in a series called Uncommon Sense. We are looking at the topic of wisdom in the book of Proverbs, and different areas where we need to show wisdom. This week we are looking at the importance of showing wisdom by having self-control. Proverbs speaks to this topic, and in particular to the areas of temper and words.
Prov. 25:28- A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.?
I'm willing to bet many of us have FELT this verse. You've lost your temper at an unfortunate moment, you've said EXACTLY what was on your mind. -- This is a battle we a ...
Series: Uncommon Sense
Josh Malone
Proverbs 25:28
ILLUS.- As a parent these events always make me a little nervous. A couple of years ago when my son was only a couple of years old, he got to be a part of the Christmas Candlelight service with the other kids here at NP. As they came out to sing, proud dad that I am I had my phone out videoing. - When I was a kid it was the large heavy 15 lb VHS recorder, now it's simply a phone. - Not long into the performance he decided he liked the attention and decided to get more. He decided it would be particularly funny if he took off his clothes. So he began to undress during the musical number. - Our video of that moment is nice and warm until the sound of my voice saying, ''No!'' and then the camera drops. If you are a little nervous about your kids taking stage this morning I get it, if you weren't before you came in... you probably are now!
Two year olds lack this thing called self-control, self-restraint. They pretty much say what comes to mind and do what they want to do and we have to guide them in the right way.
Now, I'm hoping none of us are the habit of undressing at church events, but I'm willing to bet we have all had our own struggles with self-control. It may be with your temper, your words, your appetite, your budget, your hobbies, your impulses. Everyone fights this battle.
We are in a series called Uncommon Sense. We are looking at the topic of wisdom in the book of Proverbs, and different areas where we need to show wisdom. This week we are looking at the importance of showing wisdom by having self-control. Proverbs speaks to this topic, and in particular to the areas of temper and words.
Prov. 25:28- A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.?
I'm willing to bet many of us have FELT this verse. You've lost your temper at an unfortunate moment, you've said EXACTLY what was on your mind. -- This is a battle we a ...
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