Scripture Seeds to Grow Character: Self-Control Bible Verses
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“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.”
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”
“Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.”
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.”
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
“But hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.”
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. ”
“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.”
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.”
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
How can you use Bible Verses?
Start a discussion: Bible verses can start a discussion about a character trait at the beginning of a meeting or the dinner table. You can ask questions about what it means, how they have seen the trait demonstrated in their own lives, or how they can develop it themselves.
Use Bible verses as writing/journal prompts: Ask them to write a short essay about a Bible verse to help them think more deeply about its implications for their lives.
Post Bible verses: You can post Bible verses where they will be seen/heard often – classroom, breakroom, lobby, dining room, email signatures, video bulletin boards, morning announcements, social media, etc.
Read Bible verses aloud: You can read Bible verses aloud to your children during mealtimes, bedtime, or any other time you spend together.
Make it fun: You can make it even more fun by incorporating games, activities, or crafts. Let children decorate signs with Bible verses to hang in the classroom or a bedroom door. Record children saying it and post it on social media.