self-control2 peter 1:5-9

scripture

Make every effort to add to your faith, goodness (moral excellence, moral virtue); and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control… (2 peter 1:5-6a)

self-control at the heart of wisdom• food• anger and violence (emotions more

generally)• speech• sex

self-control an essential quality for leaders

• 1 timothy 3 (particularly vs 2, 11)• titus 2:2

resources• ‘make every effort’• reflect on your destination–Acts 24:25–1 corinthians 9:25–1 peter 1:13

• keep in step with the holy spirit–galatians 5:23, 2 timothy 1:7

• the church family

knowledge2 peter 1:5-9