Series:   10 Steps to the New Spiritual You
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Self-Control

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: October, 2021
Mike talks about the relationship between the Holy Spirit's influence and the discipline of self-control.
Discussion Questions
  1. Which are you more vulnerable to, temptations of the body (consumption, illicit pleasure, violence, etc.) or temptations of the heart (pride, honesty, jealousy, self-pity, etc.)? Why do you think this is so?
  2. Why do you think some people believe that God will not forgive their sins (or one sin in particular)?
  3. When you fail to resist a temptation, what is the usual reason for your failure?
  4. Describe your greatest success in exercising your self-control to resist temptation or the return to a bad habit.
    • How did this make you feel?
    • How did it affect other parts of your spiritual walk with Christ?
  5. Do you believe in the 3-second rule mentioned at the end of the lesson?
    • If yes, why and describe how it works.
    • If no, why?
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