All about Self-Control

15 June 2007 – All about Self-Control

Colossians 1:11-12

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.

What is all about in the Bible? That people can pass it from generation to generation, century to another century? What is really inside it, what is the inspiration of God inside it? Well, bible is all about two things in main:

(1) The mirror of self attitude

It is undeniable that when we read bible more, the more we knew that we have sinned. As the bible not only tells us to do the right things, but to do the things right.

2 Tim 3:16-17

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

(2) A path for us to know more about the Author (God)

When you read the editorial works of an Author, no matter in what type of literature masterpieces, as you read more, you will understand the author more. As the author will express himself and show his characteristics through his hands. It is the same with God, when we read bible more, we will know him more, and unsurprisingly, we will ripen the fruits of the holy spirit:

Galatians5:22-23

..the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

I started to read bible this year, planning to complete the whole bible in the end of this year. I realized that I have come to the level that I have more understanding from the beginning. We will improve, as long as we start to work hard.

I make the conclusion by finalizing with two questions, do you want know your creator more? Do you want to make yourself be a person with better attitude? If the answer is yes, in no doubt, start practicing to read the bible, and at the end apply it into our daily lives!

Franco