Resources on Self‑control
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See more hymns... Expert Claims That Self-control Is Better Than Intelligence http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2011/january/2012411.html Why some people can control their anger while others lack self-control? Professor of social psychology says our brains are highly susceptible to influences such as violent movies or speech. He finds self-control more valuable than intelligence. Sermon Illustrations on Self-Control https://thepastorsworkshop.com/sermon-illustrations-2/sermon-illustrations-self-control/ This collection of sermon illustrations on self-control includes statistics about habitual activities from Wendy Wood and an explanation about the part of the human brain responsible for self control from Daniel G. Amen. Love Is Self-Giving http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1996/august/263.html John Stott quotes Buddha and talks about how love and self-control complement each other. An illustration for Galatians 5:22-24 and Proverbs 23:26. Titus: Working for Good Deeds https://www.theologyofwork.org/new-testament/pastoral-epistles/titus-working-for-good-deeds In Titus 2:11–3:11, Paul reminds Titus to ensure that the people are devoted to good works. Paul particularly recommends respect, self-control, and integrity, principles which can be applied in the modern workplace. The Girl and the Bicycle http://storypath.upsem.edu/the-girl-and-the-bicycle/ In this wordless story book, the reviewer notes that the girl who wants to buy a bike demonstrates initiative and self-reliance, then self-control and faithfulness and, eventually, kindness, generosity, and love, which are ultimately rewarded. Katie Loves the Kittens http://storypath.upsem.edu/katie-loves-the-kittens/ A study guide that integrates faith with the children's book "Katie Loves the Kittens." Katie, a dog, adjusts to life with three new kittens learning lessons about love, joy, and self-control. Potiphars Wife (van Aelst) https://www.artway.eu/content.php?id=1632&lang=en&action=show Pieter Coecke van Aelst's Potiphar´s Wife is a painting with erotic overtones yet it was justified in its time by its moral content, as Joseph serves as an example of self-control, chastity and faithfulness. America's Civic Christianity and Paul's Solution https://perspectivesjournal.org/blog/2016/09/01/americas-civic-christianity-pauls-solution/ Describing the relationship between political authority and religion, this article by Timothy Haglund discusses how various philosophers and theologians have valued elements of Christianity—such as communal care and Romans 13:1-7—in establishing a moral and just society.
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