But the fruit of the Spirit islove, joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23 ESV In studying the fruit that the Spirit produces in those who have faith in Christ, we have the final two of the nine virtues that Paul lists before us: gentleness and self-control. …
their god is their belly Philippians 3:19 ESV What does Paul mean by belly here? The stomach or appetite, as some translations read, represents our instinctual and base-level desires, our hungers, cravings, and lusts. For the ancients, the belly was the most animalistic part of all humans, and we tend to agree with them, even …
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A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. Proverbs 25:28 ESV Walls were, in many ways, the strength and hope of a city. Should a neighboring city-state attack, everyone would flee behind the city's walls for safety. By walls, a city became a fortress, a stronghold and refuge. With …
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