Scripture Cards: Self Control

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.

No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”