What are some Biblical examples of self control?
• Genesis 39:7-20—Joseph refused to indulge or even be near temptation. • Daniel 1:8—Daniel purposed not to defile himself. • Matthew 4:1-11—Jesus would not be moved from God’s word. • 1Corinthians 9:24-27—Paul disciplined himself to run the race of life.2. What are some Biblical examples lacking self-control? ANSWER: • Judges 13-16—Samson destroyed himself by his lust. • 1 Samuel 25:3-37—Abigail’s husband hot tempered and drinking • Daniel 5—Belshazzar’s feast • Leviticus 1:1, 2, 9-11—Nadab and Abihu apparently drank, then tried to do holy work, but their ability to distinguish between holy and unholy was gone. 3. What is the definition of Temperance or Self-control? ANSWER: • “Temperate” Strong’s Greek: G4998—safe or sound in mind; self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion); discreet sober. G1467—to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) “Temperance” Strong’s Greek: G1466—self-control; Thayer—self-control (the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, espec
