Hello friends,

Today was quite eventful as I was able to leave my house for the first time in a long while to go outside my community although it was to have my haircut. Then coming back home, I saw some guys staring aimlessly at the backside of a young girl passing by. Though these guys were know for their corrupt and wayward lifestyle in the community, I still think they should have some fragments of senses left up there. Because I can't imagine how some ground of able-bodied guys who were supposed to be married or atleast shouldering some responsibilities would just take pleasure in running after young girls that are in the age categories of their younger sisters. Oh well the Bible has said it all:

Proverb 25:28

A man without self control is like a city whose walls have been broken through!

The end result of lacking self control is that one is prone to shame, filthiness, humiliation and loss of respect. The major crux of this is that it is not restricted to anybody. Whether you are a man, woman, Male, female, old, young, pastor, Imam, businessman or another thing, it is very Paramount that you must be able to exercise a out-of-this-world self control. What I mean by this is you must be able to exercise a self-control that is top notch and willful.

An example from a great man

One of the people I love the most in the Bible is Paul (the first been Peter😁🥰). Paul is more of a realist than an idealist even though he may sometimes speak as such. He always tries to bring himself and his audience back to the earth even though he journeys from a realm yonder. He has said in his letters to the Philippians that he is able to do all things through Christ that strengthens him. Nevertheless, he made it publicly know that he though Christ is sufficient for him yet he is wise enough to fulfill his own part of the bargain. He made us realise this when he said in his letters to the Corinthians;

1 Corinthians 9:26-27

[26]I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

[27]But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

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One major reason why I love apostle Paul is that he is a very sincere and genuine man. He made sure to tell us from verse 27 that even if he gathers everything and do all the impossible and bring heaven down or ascend into heaven and he did not have power his body (self-control), he will become a cast away at the end! And how did he said he prevent being a cast away? By subjecting his body (emotions, thoughts, needs, wants and desires) to thorough control.

We too can utilize this technology to bring us to our desired goal or aim. We need to be able to bring our body under subjection to be able to remove unnecessary desires, wants and even relationships from our lives.

Most people thing self control only has to do with sexual stuffs but far from it, Yi need it in every areas of your life. You need it in your business, your educational pursuit, in your relationship, in your community, amongst your friends, amongst business partners and in every areas of your life. The work that self control does in the lives of men is so innumerable and greatly invaluable. Self control can prevent a lot of things like: shame, regrets, losing opportunities, preventing harmful and toxic relationship, keeping your life, protecting ones property, projecting you as a trustworthy and reliable person, keeping you from hunger and making you a sure and holy temple of God just to mention a few.

Biblical Examples of some people that lack self control.

One fact about the Bible authenticity is that it is unbiased in it judgement. It says the truth the way it is. And it does not cover the mistake and misdeed of supposed men of God. Some of the revealed examples of people who lack self control are;

1. David: A man after God's own heart. A man whom God confessed to hay he was the apple of his eye. The only earthly man that was able to fill the position of a prophet, king, priest, servant, warrior and musician all at the same time. But with all this, just for a few moments of pleasures, he invited the sword of the justice of God into his household and this sword devoured his household and even led to the dividing of the country. Though he had a lot of wives, yet he couldn't take his eyes from Bathseba. He had to go as far as killing her husband in order to get her for himself.

2. Reuben: The first born of Jacob whom was supposed to be crowned with the everlasting blessings of his dying father but was cursed with everlasting rejections and servitude simply because he couldn't resist sleeping with his father's wife.

3. Judah and Simeon

4. Balam the perverse prophet who couldn't resist the riches of this world but exchanged the destiny and safety of a whole nation for it.

5. Judas Iscariot; spent 3 and a half years with Jesus yet betray his for money.

6. Demas; couldn't resist the things of the world hence wet back into perdition.

7. Eve: wanting to be God, she lost everything; life, the garden, peace, security, divine presence of God and her offsprings are still paying for it

There so many of them, but I'd stop her for now.

Take action

Now, think about that thing you can't do without and what it costs you to do it. Think of what you are losing each time you do it. Think about those it's affecting. Ask yourself; will I die if I don't do this thing? Do I really need this in my life? Am I losing or gaining by doing this? And lastly what will I gain if I leave it?

Try to answer the questions above in your mind and take action to stop and drop that behaviour, addiction, action or anything it is that you need to stop. Ask God to give you the grace to stop it and he will surely help you out.

Thanks for reading this article. Please give a 👍 see you soon friends.