GROWING SELF-CONTROL

Read: GALATIANS 5:16-26

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Bible in a year: Numbers 7

In the past, Johny was easily offended, even by trivial things like food issues, sudden cancellations of promises, waiting too long for someone to arrive, or when situations didn't go as desired. As he grew older, Johny began to think that being offended or angry over trivial matters was not only futile, but also indicated weak self-control. This new understanding prompted Johny to change, and now he can easily respond to situations that used to quickly provoke his emotions.

One way to measure growth in self-control is actually not difficult. Just compare our current reactions to things that used to make us quickly angry, offended, or upset. If we start to react positively, it means our self-control is growing. Conversely, if the reaction remains the same, or even tends to be negative, it means we still need to strive in self-control. Our goal is a more mature self-control, like ripe fruit that tastes delicious, so too the fruit of our self-control can be enjoyed by others in the future, and they will glorify God because of it.

To conclude this reflection, let us quickly evaluate ourselves regarding areas where we still struggle with self-control. Ask for the grace of God so that we may be empowered to grow in self-control, because the fruit of self-control always leads to goodness, both for ourselves and for others. --GHJ/www.renunganharian.net

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SELF-CONTROL REQUIRES GROWTH PROCESS, BUT ITS FRUITS WILL BE PLEASANT TO TASTE.

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