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Bible verses about self-control

Self-control is fruit of the Spirit, not sheer willpower — a steadiness God grows in us. These verses call us to guard our hearts, words, and desires.

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Galatians 5:23 “gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Proverbs 25:28 “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.” 1 Corinthians 9:27 “No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” Titus 2:12 “It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,” 2 Peter 1:6 “and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;” 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”