Self-control—a virtue our society no longer practices or teaches. Instead, we reward jerks and boors, and idolize intemperance. Prodigality and lavish lifestyles are our measure of success; striking back is our measure of character; throwing tantrums is our measure of strength. Mature behavior is seldom praised and never popular. (from Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity by Dene Ward)
God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2Tim 1:7
God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2Tim 1:7
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