Add to your Faith… "Self-Control" #4

                 Have you ever seen a NASCAR Race where one or several of the drivers lost complete control? We have seen pile ups that cost drivers and others their lives by losing control of their vehicles on the track. It’s exciting seeing a new believer get started in the race for Christ, but sad to watch one veer off course before the finish line. God has called each of us to finish this race with Joy.

Peter says that there is more to this race in Christ than just confessing your sins and making Him Lord and Savior. He admonishes us through the Spirit of God, “Add to your faith Self- Control.” There are incredible benefits when you do. I’ve struggled more than once just eating one Krispy Kreme donut. It’s only when I implement Self-Control, that later I’m thankful when I step on a set of scales.

God doesn’t place you and me in a box in life that says, “Now here is My set of rules to make your life hard.” No, God knows that there are benefits in walking and living our lives according to His Word. Forty three percent of automobile accidents come as a result of drinking and driving. Some may assume that it’s all about sheer will power. Not so, Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me”. (Phil 3:14)

Each of us need to focus on the Benefits of living God’s way. Judas struggled with greed that cost him his life. Moses struggled with anger that put him on the back side of the desert for 40 years. David struggled with lust that cost him multiple heartaches and grief in his life and in his family. Each of them paid a great price for giving in to their fleshly desires.

Choose to deal with your “Out of Control” spending, lust, greed, pride, hurt, unforgiveness, and appetites before they deal with you in a harsh and painful way.

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