Friday, September 24, 2010
Weekend Self-Control
"Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control."
Without self-control we have no boundaries. And that's downright dangerous. Anything goes. Anything gets spoken. Any thoughts are allowed in. The nasty things that creep in over the broken down wall of self-control are self-seeking, self-centeredness and self-importance. Self-control is a barrier, a shield, a protection against what we should not do, or be, or say. Build it high, especially at your weakest points - and you already know where they are!
The Greek word for self-control,
egkrateia, refers to one who masters her desires and passions - especially sensual appetites. So, how about a challenge? Check yourself in terms of what you watch, what you read, how much you spend, what you eat, how you spend your time, where you go etc. Curtail your speech - perhaps the sheer amount, your tone of voice, the content of what you say. When you are provoked, hold your tongue.
- Abstracted from source.
*How true!! another food for thought! There's so much to learn and improve on! Slowly but surely ya.. ;)
Posted by ZayS at 3:30 PM