If you can even teach a dog to have self-control, then we can have self-control too. Douglas taught his dog, Rosco, a new trick: they put a treat on his nose and he waits to eat it until they say, “Go!” That takes a lot of self-control! Even if we know what’s right and wrong, it can still be hard to do what’s right. We may know that you shouldn’t touch an electric fence, but we still try to touch it anyways! But if we live according to the Spirit, then God will help us to have self-control.
“Self-Control” Bible Verses:
- Galatians 5:22-23 | The Fruit of the Spirit
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 | You can do it!
- Proverbs 25:28 | Having no self-control can be dangerous
“Self-Control” Family Time Questions:
• What is self-control?
• Why is it so difficult?
• When do you find it’s hardest to have self-control?
• What’s a good way to have more self-control?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for loving me. Please help me to have self-control. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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