Got fruit ? 9

Are you the master of your own desires and passions? Are you the master of your own emotions or sensual appetites? If you are then that is called self control. The last fruit of the spirit is self control. Can a person have self control in their life? Is it possible to walk in victory when it comes to our own desires and wants? The answer is yes. Paul encourages us that if we walk in the spirit we shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. The key to success in this area of our life is to walk in the spirit. It is putting off that old self and putting on the new man. It takes hard work and discipline, but it is possible. Now, I am not talking about sinless perfection, because I don't think we can ever reach that here on earth. But I do believe that with the Lord's help we can live the life that He wants us to live. In another place of scripture Paul encourages us to take those thoughts captive. We have to be able to see those things coming and take those thoughts captive, submitting the to the Holy Spirit. If we do this, the thought will not become an action. And if we practice, we will gain self control. Praise God!