But the fruit of the Spirit is…self-control... Gal. 5:22, 23 Self-Control: The strength to and the thing. The ability to say “ ” to self and “ ” to God. Self-control helps us… Avoid the of choices. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. - Proverbs 25:28 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. - Galatians 6:7 Receive the of choices. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. - 1 Corinthians 9:25 Grow in our daily with the . Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. - Galatians 5:25