But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control...
2 Peter 1:5-6

Knowing all the right things in not the same as being faithful.

I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.
Romans 7:15

Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”
Acts 24:24-25

Bottom Line

Self-Control is the ability to choose a Spirit-filled response instead of a reactive response.

Action Steps

Ask God which reactive response He wants you to focus your prayer and attention on this week.

Every time that reactive response shows up this week take time to...

• Pause
• Question why it's happening
• Pray that the Spirit would show you how to respond
• Respond