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Introduction
Self Control Defined
The ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals
Read a little ahead and a after for immediate Context
Sin Unchecked, Gives Birth to More Sin
Cain’s anger turned into hatred towards his brother, which eventually turned into murder.
Abel’s murder was premeditated.
Why - Lack of Self-Control!
This scripture was perfectly played out in Cain’s heart.
Our walk with Christ is a Walk in a War-zone
We are confronted on 3 sides: Flesh, World, Devil
Self is One of the Toughest Weeds that Grows in the Garden of Our Lives
Who do you have the most trouble with in your entire Christian Life?
BE HONEST
Consider how easy it is to be caught up in
Self-centeredness
Self-deception
Self-indulgence
Self-importance
Self -Pity
Need for self control is clear
God knows that problem with his children is this Need to self-indulge
We are tempted to live outside the boundaries God has established for our good, well being and for HIS GLORIFICATION
God know’s us way better than we know ourselves - Hence the Boundaries .
God know’s that there is a perversion (Cain - IF YOU DO WELL).
Screwtape Letter.
Screwtape to one of his nephews.
“All that we can really hope to do is to encourage our enemies (we Christians).
Is to take the good things that our ultimate enemy (God) has given them at the wrong time, wrong quantity, or with the wrong person
The self indulgence has been successful in pressing its offerings in the Church with great success.
The church mirrors the world.
Boat on the water / water in the Boat
Inside job example (Sin is like this)
2 great discoveries I see in lift
Junk is Junk
People Do What They Want to Do
Be honest and say you wanted to do it
People caught up in an addiction.
I just do it one more time.
1 more look, one more visit
God has made us free the the BONDS of sin and placed us in the BOUNDARY of His grace and mercy.
When someone says why not
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