Abstaining - Self-control

Self-control is the mark of a wise person

Proverbs 29:11 NKJV

A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

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Self-control is an aspect of Christian character

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Self-control affects the whole person

Physical self-control

1 Corinthians 9:26–27 NKJV

Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

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A mental discipline

1 Peter 1:13 NKJV

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

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Controlled speech

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Self-control in response to persecution

Matthew 5:39–40 NKJV

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.

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Examples of self-control

Joseph

David:

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Job:

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Jesus Christ:

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Paul:

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The dangers of a loss of self-control

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See also Saul; Amnon; Moses; ; ; ; ; aimed at those who thought that abstaining from sexual relations in marriage was spiritual; ;

False teaching was leading to the throwing off of restraints in the name of the gospel:

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