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Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
The final fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Self-control refers to the control over one’s emotions and impulses. If we can control our emotions, we can control our behavior.
Every behavior is attached to an emotion. For sadness, some may sink into depressions, over eat, or drink heavily. For anger, some may become violent, reckless, or destructive. For happiness, some may party, shop, or exercise. For compassion, some may give or help.
God created emotions within mankind, however, these emotions were never meant to govern our lives. We were never meant to live this life based on how we feel. We are to live this life by faith, being led by the Spirit.
God put us in control and it’s a choice to pick up or put down an emotion. Emotions just don’t overtake our lives unless we allow them to. When we control our emotions we can have a better diet, better relationship with others, and a better outlook on life. There is only one emotion God desires for us to constantly display. That emotion is love. This brings us back, full circle, to the first fruit of the Spirit.
Be in control over every emotion and display God, Who is love.
Graced To Do God's Will 