He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words, And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper). It is better to control your anger than to capture a city. It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. The fool’s anger is quickly known, But a prudent man ignores an insult. He will die for lack of self-control he will be lost because of his great foolishness. Don’t let me say anything bad.Ībove all, be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life. Think about it overnight and remain silent. You may suffer, but don’t let it be because you murder, steal, make trouble, or try to control other people’s lives.ĭon’t sin by letting anger control you. “Why does your heart carry you away ? And why do your eyes flash And you will desire to control your husband, but he will rule over you.” Then he said to the woman, “I will sharpen the pain of your pregnancy, and in pain you will give birth.

īut you should control yourself at all times. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body.

Let the peace of Christ be the controlling factor in your hearts.

So he will do to me whatever he has planned. “Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.” God says, “Stop fighting and know that I am God! I am the one who defeats the nations I am the one who controls the world.” These Scriptures will help us learn how to trust God and develop true spiritual self-control. Controlling people are actually being controlled – usually by fear, temptation, pride and anger. Have you ever noticed yourself being a control freak? You react when things aren’t done your way with fear, anxiety, and usually anger?īeing controlling reflects a lack of trust in God and, perhaps paradoxically, a lack of self-control.

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