Understanding Self-control - Reflection

Self-control, often seen as a battle against our impulses, is profoundly rooted in our understanding of grace. In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul reminds us, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God—not the result of works, so that no one may boast. ” This grace, a divine gift, does not merely save us; it transforms us, equipping us to cultivate self-control as a fruit of the Spirit.…