Self-control (Bible)

In the Bible, a dove is often a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

Self-control is one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 states: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

The fruit of the Holy Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them.

Self-control and the Bible/Christianity

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.

Lent is the forty-day period of atonement and fasting that begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with Holy Week.

Articles on self-control and the Bible/Christianity:

• Self-control - Bible.org

• Self-control - 2nd lesson at Bible.org

• 3 Bible tips for Self- control

• Self-control online Christian book - Control Yourself: Practicing the art of Self-Discipline by D.H. Kehl

• Self-control Bible - video playlist

Bible verses on self-control

• Bible verses on self-control
• 27 Bible Verses About Self Control - All Bible versions, BibleStudytool.org
• 36 Bible Verses About Self-Control
• 20 Bible Verses about Self-Control
• 21 Bible verses on self-control (NRSV version)

Video/audio:

• Bible Verses About Self-Control
• The Fruit of the Spirit is SELF-CONTROL! // 30 Bible Verses about Self-Control & Being slow to Anger
• Bible verses about Self - Control - Audio Bible
• Bible Verses About Self Control

Bible verses on resisting temptation

• Overcoming Temptation, Openbible.info
• 29 Bible verses to empower you to resist temptation, Active Christianity website
• Resisting Temptation Bible Verses, Bible Study Tools website
• 7 Bible Verses to Read Whenever You Face Temptation

See also

• Lent
• Will (psychology)