Words of Encouragement – Gentleness

1 Corinthians 9:24-26

24 Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. 25 All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 26 So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I am not like a boxer who misses his punches. (NLT)

In our spiritual walk with Christ we need to have self-control. We have been made new in Christ therefore we need to follow Christ and be more like Him every day. We are to be disciplined disciples of Jesus and that takes self-control. Jesus said to deny yourself and pick up your cross and follow Him. Leave the old life behind and press forward in the new life you have in Christ. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help you with self-control so that Christ can be glorified through you as you are obedient to Him and follow through with His will for you. You have been called to a higher calling, a greater calling and much more glorious calling then this world could ever offer. Let the Holy Spirit teach you to be self-controlled to the glory and praise of Jesus.

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