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Self Control 2 Pet. 1:5-7

Christian Graces 2 Pet. 1:5-7 5. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6. And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7. And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. Self Control   2 Pet. 1:5-7

Quotes “The first victory which everyone should seek to achieve is victory over self” “Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” - Seneca “No man is free who cannot command himself”. Pythagoras “Our temper is one of the few things that improves the longer we keep it.” Robert Louis Stevenson To control our desires, displeasures, and temper is a tremendous job.

Solomon “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Pro.25:28 “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Prov. 16:32 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Prov. 5:1 “He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.” Prov. 14:17 “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.” Eccl. 7:9

“Flying off the handle” “Losing our cool” “Blowing our top”

David is An Example Self Control 1 Sam. 17:19-32

Verbally attacked by his brothers Self Control under Severe Circumstances Verbally attacked by his brothers “……..and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.” 1 Sam. 17:28   “And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?” 1 Sam. 17:29 Hard to control self when family attacks us verbally Matt. 5:39 - turn the other cheek 8

Self Control under Severe Circumstances Ungrateful return for kindness Brought food and provisions Luke 17:12-18 ungrateful lepers   9

Self Control under Severe Circumstances Unfair judgment of Motives Eliab accused David Matt. 7:1-5 Matt. 5:44 - pray for them   10

Open attack upon his reputation Self Control under Severe Circumstances Open attack upon his reputation Accused of pride and evil heart Sometimes criticized Matt. 5:10-12   11

Verbally attacked by his brothers Self Control under Severe Circumstances Verbally attacked by his brothers Ungrateful return for kindness Unfair judgment of Motives   Open attack upon his reputation 12

Exhibited an Admirable Spirit Meekness and Patience Became a type of Christ

“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.” Prov. 14:29 “A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.” Prov. 15:18 19. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20. For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Jas. 1:19-20

Fast repression of Anger Exhibited an Admirable Spirit Fast repression of Anger Filled with righteous indignation

Col. 3:8-9 - put off anger, wrath “Anger lodges in the bosom of fools.” Ecl. 7:9 “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27. Neither give place to the devil.” Eph 4:26-27 Col. 3:8-9 - put off anger, wrath

Wise and Gentle language Exhibited an Admirable Spirit Wise and Gentle language Useless to argue with angry man

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. ” “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Prov. 15:1 “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: keep the door of my lips.” Psalms 141:3

Exhibited an Admirable Spirit Stuck to his goals 1 Sam. 17:30

Follow the Example of Christ 1 Pet. 2:21-23 Left us an example Follow His steps Watched His words Did not threaten Committed to righteous judge

Have a satisfied spirit Self Control Have a satisfied spirit Have a Worthy Character Prepared for future trials 2 Pet. 1:5-7

Self Control The first victory of a man If we do not control self we will be defeated in life A Christian is a man who has control of himself so he can let God direct him

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org September 10, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562