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Self-Control

Posted: February 7, 2020

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Self-control works from the inside out. It helps us to keep our cool and not go crazy!

Most of us probably learn about self control when we don’t have it and we get in trouble for being out of control. Like, when you get mad at your sibling for breaking your game and you hit them. Or, when your Mom catches you sneaking candy when you were told to wait until after dinner. Those are examples of a lack of self-control. When we have self-control, it means we’re in charge of our thoughts, words and actions. We don’t just react however we want. We remain calm and choose the right way to respond. Self-control is hard. It actually takes more strength to hold back than it does to just react in a moment. That’s why God doesn’t leave us to figure out self control on our own. He gives us a helper. The Bible says that when we trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes and lives in our hearts. The Spirit helps us to say “Yes” to the things that honor God and “No” to the things that don’t. In fact, the Bible says that the Holy Spirit will grow the fruit of self control as well as other fruits like joy, patience, and kindness in our hearts. So kids, next time you want to do something in anger, stop yourself and remember self-control. God will help you!

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Key Points:

  • Self-control is being in charge of your thoughts, words, and actions.
  • Having self-control is better than having big muscles.
  • Self-control works from the inside out.

Memory Verse:

Proverbs 25:28 A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. Share a time you were so excited or mad that you did something you regretted. (broke your mom’s lamp, hit your friend)
  3. What is self-control? How does self-control protect us?
  4. Who helps us to have self-control?
  5. Read Galatians 5:22-23. List all of the fruits of the Spirit. Which one(s) do you need to grow more of in your life?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

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