The Discipline Of Self Control

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the essential role of self-control as a vital virtue for Christian maturity, likening a lack of self-control to a defenseless city without walls. It highlights that every Christian, empowered by the Holy Spirit, has the ability to practice self-control, but it requires intentional, diligent effort and dependence on God's grace. Practical applications include overcoming sexual sin, anger, anxiety, and controlling one's thoughts and words. The preacher stresses that self-control is both a responsibility given by God and a mark of spiritual growth that must be actively pursued.