12
Mar

Developing an Attitude of Self Control

2 Timothy 1:7

“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

Romans 7 – out of control spiritually is different from the inability to overcome spiritually

Auto gratification, Progressive sanctification, Rehabituation

What is sin?

What need are you satisfying?

What is self control?

I want to change, but HOW?

  • Ephesians 4:22-24

What is repentance?

How can I change?

What decisions do I need to make?

  • 1 Corinthians 6:12

6 areas you need to surrender to God and master emotionally

  • What sin am I committing?
  • Why am I doing it? What need am I satisfying?
  • What legitimate act can I do to satisfy that need?
  • What perspective do I need to change?