Self-Control

Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. . . . Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.

GALATIANS 5:16, 24

Because you were born with a sinful nature, you will always struggle to do what is right. But God understands your weaknesses, and he promises that the Holy Spirit will help you develop the desire to please him. As the Spirit leads you to obey God, you will develop more self-control and greater strength to fight and win the battle against your sinful nature.