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self-control

Definition:

Self-control is the ability to control one's behavior in order to avoid sinning.

  • It refers to good behavior, that is, avoiding sinful thoughts, speech, and actions.
  • Self-control is a fruit or characteristic that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians.
  • A person who is using self-control is able to stop himself from doing something wrong that he may want to do. God is the one who enables a person to have self-control.

(See also: fruit · holyspirit)

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