Theological Perspective: Self-control - Teaching Material
Self-control is often viewed as a personal endeavor, a solitary battle against the temptations that seek to distract us from our true calling. Yet, as...
This is theological reflections on self-control and love, drawing on Hebrews 11:1. It carries an emotional tone of hope, love and peace.
Self-control is often viewed as a personal endeavor, a solitary battle against the temptations that seek to distract us from our true calling. Yet, as we reflect on Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen," we discover that self-control is deeply intertwined with love and community. Consider a garden.…
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