REAL SELF-CONTROL (9 OF 9)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
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Real Self-Control (9 of 9)
Series: Fruit of the Spirit
Stephen Whitney
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Alexander III of Macedon lived in 300 BC. He came to be called Alexander the Great because he conquered most of the known world which included: Asia Minor, Egypt, India, Persia, and Syria.
His closest friend was Clitus the son of his father’s nurse. They had played together and gone to school together from the time they were little children. Even more than that, they had fought side by side in many battles as Alexander’s armies conquered country after country. During one battle Alexander’s life had been saved due to the heroism of Clitus.
One time when they were having a banquet in India, Clitus foolishly compared Alexander unfavorably with his father Philip.
Out of anger Alexander grabbed a javelin and threw it at Clitus killing him instantly. Filled with remorse he wept bitterly over
the body of his companion and friend, but nothing he could do
would bring he back to life.
Alexander commanded the greatest army in the world, but he had never learned to control his own temper. He was able to conquer the world, but not able to control his own emotions.
Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
Self-control is more important than great strength.
Whatever achievements one accomplishes they must learn to control their anger, emotions, thoughts, strength and speech.
Plato called it self-mastery because we have to control ourselves.
What causes you to lose your self-control?
1. Anger over circumstances that are frustrating you.
2. Demanding schedule that causes a lot of stress.
3. Pressure from boss at work or problems at home.
4. Troubled relationship which frustrates you.
Background
Self-control - Gk. master one’s desires and passions
It comes from the word which means: dominion, power, strength.
KJB translated it temperance which was the old English word.
The orig ...
Series: Fruit of the Spirit
Stephen Whitney
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Alexander III of Macedon lived in 300 BC. He came to be called Alexander the Great because he conquered most of the known world which included: Asia Minor, Egypt, India, Persia, and Syria.
His closest friend was Clitus the son of his father’s nurse. They had played together and gone to school together from the time they were little children. Even more than that, they had fought side by side in many battles as Alexander’s armies conquered country after country. During one battle Alexander’s life had been saved due to the heroism of Clitus.
One time when they were having a banquet in India, Clitus foolishly compared Alexander unfavorably with his father Philip.
Out of anger Alexander grabbed a javelin and threw it at Clitus killing him instantly. Filled with remorse he wept bitterly over
the body of his companion and friend, but nothing he could do
would bring he back to life.
Alexander commanded the greatest army in the world, but he had never learned to control his own temper. He was able to conquer the world, but not able to control his own emotions.
Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
Self-control is more important than great strength.
Whatever achievements one accomplishes they must learn to control their anger, emotions, thoughts, strength and speech.
Plato called it self-mastery because we have to control ourselves.
What causes you to lose your self-control?
1. Anger over circumstances that are frustrating you.
2. Demanding schedule that causes a lot of stress.
3. Pressure from boss at work or problems at home.
4. Troubled relationship which frustrates you.
Background
Self-control - Gk. master one’s desires and passions
It comes from the word which means: dominion, power, strength.
KJB translated it temperance which was the old English word.
The orig ...
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