Biblical Truth: Self-control - Application

Self-control is often misunderstood as mere willpower, but in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we see it woven into the very fabric of love. The Apostle Paul writes that “love is patient, love is kind,” and these attributes are deeply intertwined with the concept of self-control. The Greek term for self-control, egkrateia, reflects mastery over one's desires and impulses, while the Hebrew word for restraint, maḥar, carries the weight of preserving one’s spirit.…