GentlenessHumility Accepting

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Gentleness/Humility Accepting

• (James 121) Therefore, get rid of all moral
  filth and the evil that is so prevalent and
  humbly accept the word planted in you, which can
  save you.
• (Matthew 1129) Take my yoke upon you and learn
  from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and
  you will find rest for your souls.

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Gentle restraint toward those who are wrong!

• (Ephesians 42) Be completely humble and gentle
  be patient, bearing with one another in love.
• (1 Corinthians 421) What do you prefer? Shall I
  come to you with a whip, or in love and with a
  gentle spirit?
• (Galatians 61) Brothers, if someone is caught
  in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore
  him gently.
• (2 Timothy 225) Those who oppose him he must
  gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant
  them repentance

3
No longer slaves!

• (Romans 66) For we know that our old self was
  crucified with him so that the body of sin might
  be done away with, that we should no longer be
  slaves to sin--
• (1 Corinthians 612) "Everything is permissible
  for me"--but I will not be mastered by anything.

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Things that master us(Romans 614 1 Corinthians
612)

• Physically, personally harmful addictions
  Drugs, gambling
• Intrinsically Immoral things Pornography
• Things that are good if enjoyed within Gods
  boundaries Sex
• Things that are good in moderation, but master us
  in excess Food, Work, Exercise,
  TV/Internet/Games, Shopping, Hobbies,
• Thoughts or pursuits that consume us
  People-pleasing, spotlight, risk, success

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How to Grow in Self-Control (Spirit-Control)

• We are Helpless in our sinful nature - Admit we
  are powerless alone (Romans 713-25).
• We have a New Nature In Christ Continually
  remember that our sinful passions have been
  conquered by the cross (Galatians 524).
• We have the Power of the Holy Spirit
  Continually keep in step with the Spirit. Ask
  God for help. Depend on the Spirits power as we
  choose to obey (Galatians 523,25).

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Deciding to live by the Spirit

• (Romans 85-6) Those who live according to the
  sinful nature have their minds set on what that
  nature desires but those who live in accordance
  with the Spirit have their minds set on what the
  Spirit desires. 6 The mind of sinful man is
  death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is
  life and peace.

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How to Grow in Self-Control (Spirit-Control)

• We are Helpless in our sinful nature - Admit we
  are powerless alone (Romans 713-25).
• We have a New Nature In Christ Continually
  remember that our sinful passions have been
  conquered by the cross (Galatians 524).
• We have the Power of the Holy Spirit
  Continually keep in step with the Spirit. Ask
  God for help. Choose to obey as we depend on the
  Spirits power (Galatians 523,25).