Theology of Self-control - Commentary

Self-control is often misunderstood as mere restraint, a cold and calculated suppression of our impulses. Yet, when we turn to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we see that it is intricately woven into the fabric of love. Paul writes, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ” Here, self-control manifests not as a withdrawal from life but as an active, vibrant engagement with the needs of others.…