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Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012. Galatians Justified by Faith. Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012. Galatians 5:22-23
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Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Galatians 5:22-23 • But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Egkrateia (eng-krat'-i-ah): • Self-control= having command or mastery over (Greek krat- as in "autocrat"), or possession of, one's own behavior (Greek eg-, akin to English "I", German "ich", and the psychological term "ego"). Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Self control is a Spiritual issue. • Rom. 6:6; 1Co 6:19-20; Php 2:13 • Self control is last in the list of Spiritual fruits because if it were first we’d be totally out of whack. Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Scientology: • Man is an immortal, spiritual being. His experience extends well beyond a single lifetime. His capabilities are unlimited, even if not presently realized — and those capabilities can be realized. He is able to not only control himself, solve his own problems, accomplish his goals and gain lasting happiness, but also achieve new, higher states of awareness and ability. Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Word search: • Act 24:25 • 1 Corinthians 7:9 • Titus 1:8 • 2 Peter 1:4-9 Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Signs (indicators) of one who lacks self control: • Reactionary • Procrastination • Any sin I attach to myself and hang my “off limits” sign. Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 • Signs of one who models self control: • LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, and GENTLENESS. Galatians Justified by Faith
Gal. 5:22-23 “EGKRATEIA (SELF CONTROL)” December 20, 2012 Galatians Justified by Faith