Self-control

James 1:18 

¹⁸ By his sovereign plan he gave us birth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

Self-control

The first fruit of the Spirit is love ... should it include self-control?

Is not the work of the Holy Spirit to lead the outer man into obedience?

Perfect in ways to self-control ... through reviewing the will’s purpose

with a new heart of desire ... to move away from convenience.

God washes clean the utmost part ... yes, every crack and crevice.

Then when the entire house is clean He turns it over to you.

Here your will and wants ... will decorate every chamber.

You can ask His Help or do it alone ... but decorating you have to.

Rebellious to the Spirit ... well, that sounds familiar.

It simply means that a man walks after his own desire.

Only when walking with the Spirit and spiritual fruit is produced

The flesh surely is clueless when the "reborn's" heart is on fire.

Jan Wienen