Control

Ever heard the phrase " I just couldn't control myself?" I'm sure we have all heard that, but what was the reason behind the no control? There are a lot of things we have no control over. We have no Control over the weather, other people, what time a business opens or closes, the attitude of those around us. As the batter comes to the plate he has no control over what ball will be pitched to him. His job is to hit the pitched that has been thrown to him or let it go by. The batters ultimate goal is to get on base. For if he never gets to first base he can never score a run. In Proverbs chapter 25 and in verse 28 we read these words; "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." A person that has no self control is like a city that has no walls for its protection. With no walls for protection the enemy comes in and takes control. We must protect ourselves against;

What ANGERS us ➡ Proverbs 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.⬅

Our way of dealing with those who are angered at us;

➡ With Our Tongue- Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

➡ With Our Timing- Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

➡ With Our Treatment- Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

We see our tongue speaks kindly, our speaking comes slowly and the way we treat those who are angered at us better. It's learning to use self control, careful with our word, slow in our speaking while treating others better than they deserve.

➡ Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.