• 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
    Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.
     
  • Galatians 5:23-24
    gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
     
  • Colossians 3:5
    Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
     
  • 2 Timothy 1:7
    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
     
  • 1 Peter 2:23-24
    who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.
     
  • Philippians 3:12-14
    Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
     
  • Titus 1:8
    but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Self Discipline


Resources

Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Self-discipline is essential for achieving the ultimate goal of eternal life in the Kingdom of God. Just as athletes in the Isthmian Games undergo strict training and total devotion to win a perishable crown, we must exercise self-control and self-restraint to pursue the imperishable crown. This requires a regimen of beneficial …


Self-Discipline

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Self-discipline is a vital virtue in this world, accessible to all regardless of status, education, or talent. Anyone can harness it to achieve great things by setting their mind to a goal and diligently applying themselves. Though everyone possesses the capacity for self-discipline, few exercise it, even when it stands as the …


Self-Control

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Self-discipline is a cornerstone for any individual, especially for a leader who must govern himself to be of value to the people and the government. Without the ability to control appetites, passions, and desires, one cannot effectively lead or care for others. Self-control, in its broadest sense, is mastery over personal …


Overcoming (Part 5): Self-Denial

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

A key to overcoming our sins is learning when to deny ourselves. Christ plainly declares that those who desire to follow Him must deny themselves.


The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Has anyone, other than Jesus Christ, really exhibited self-control? In the end, however, this is the ultimate aim of growing in the character of God.


Addiction and Self-Control

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God does not view addictions as 'diseases' or 'genetic predisposition,' which absolve the individual of responsibility. Addictions are the result of sinful choices.


The Essence of Self-Control

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

A lack of self-control, as well as the cultivation of self-indulgent perversions, will characterize large segments of our society living at the end times.


Self Control

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Self-control helps us to restrain ourselves from harmful lusts of the flesh, including gluttony, intoxication, sex outside of marriage, and drug abuse.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Self Discipline