Quotes about Self-control

One must learn that which is necessary, and not simply what one wants.

Jealously would kill you from inside, if you water the plant of jealousy with anger instead of hard work

Anger would inflict punishment on another; meanwhile, it tortures itself.

Give no answer to contentious arguments or irresponsible accusations. Let such things "fly out open windows" until they spend themselves.

Art thou angry with him whose armpits stink? Art thou angry with him whose mouth smells foul?

So, I'm not on a diet. I'm on a journey with Jesus to learn the fine art of self-discipline for the purpose of holiness.

You can live with victory over the desires of your flesh. Habits, attitudes, desires, worries, and dissipation must yield as you exercise authority over your mind, emotions, and will.

The balcony is a metaphor for a mental and emotional place of perspective, calm, and self-control. If life is a stage and we are all actors on that stage, then the balcony is a place from which we can see the entire play unfolding with greater clarity. To observe our selves, it is valuable to go to the balcony at all times, and especially before, during, and after any problematic conversation or negotiation.

It took work to keep the mind, the heart, and emotions clean and orderly.

James 1:14, 15: "But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

On one side self-indulgence presses me hard; on another covetousness strives to make an inroad; my belly wishes to be a God to me, in place of Christ

Self-control is not control by oneself through one's own willpower but rather control of oneself through the power of the Holy Spirit.