Proverbs
25:28
"A man
without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."
ESV
Here in America,
we don't see walled cities. However, we are all too familiar with gated
communities. It's the same idea spoken in the scripture. Why do these
subdivisions have gates around them? It is to keep within the gates, peace,
security, protection from harm, and a sense of community. The gates also keep
outside of them danger, thieves, or any type of threat and disruption to the
daily lives of those within the gates. Self-control serves as a wall around us
to keep us from allowing ourselves to be open to all kinds of destructive and
evil things. Without self-control, we open ourselves up to the evil one who can
deceive us and rob us of all good things.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us for not staying alert to weaknesses and gaps in our self-control.
Search our hearts and give us awareness of those places we have let down our
guard. Give us a fresh outpouring of Your Holy Spirit so that we will produce
healthy spiritual fruit, among which is self-control. In Jesus' name we pray,
Amen.
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Bobbi
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