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The ninth Fruit of God's Spirit listed in the Bible is the fruit of:
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This children's Bible lesson on the Fruit of God's Spirit is based on Gal. 5:22-23
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Self control means that we have control over our bodies and our minds.
Actions and thoughts do not control us, we control what we think, and what we do.
When we know something is wrong, but we do it anyway, we don't use God's Spirit of self-control.
When we feel like doing something we know we shouldn't, we are being tempted.
Everyone is tempted to do wrong things sometimes.
Even Jesus was tempted.
We all make mistakes and give into temptations now and again, but Jesus exercised God's spirit of self-control and never sinned.
Heb. 4:15
Growing up, Jesus must have been tempted many times to do wrong things, but God's Spirit helped Him to resist temptation.
The Bible tells of a time, just before He begin His earthly ministry, when Jesus had to exercise a great deal of self-control. A time when our Older Brother was tempted by the greatest of tempters, Satan the devil.
Mat. 4:3
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Our battles aren't as big as the ones Jesus faced. But we do have many temptations, just like Jesus did.
Jesus knew what was written in God's word, and He didn't fall for Satan's tricks. If we know God's Word we, too, will know right from wrong.
Jesus is our example and our strength. When we are tempted to do wrong we should remember how much God loves us and the trials and suffering He went through for us. That will help us resist the devil.
John 3:16; John 15:13; Jas. 4:7
Because Jesus was tempted He knows what it is like to suffer temptation. When we are tempted and ask for help Jesus understands. He tells the Father what it's like to be human, and God the Father and our Older Brother, Jesus, give us the help we need to resist temptation.
Heb. 4:15; Heb 2:18
Practicing self-control (temperance) means we say no to things that might harm our bodies or our minds.
It's not always easy to say, 'That's enough'.
That's why we need God's Spirit of self-control.
Some habits are hard to break.
The best way to deal with bad habits is not to start them in the first place.
Sometimes other kids think it's fun to do bad things.
They don't know that doing such things can lead to a lot of trouble.
God tells us that a Christian's body is the temple of His Spirit.
I Cor. 6:15
We need to treat our bodies with respect.
If someone wants us to smoke, or drink, or do something else to harm our bodies we need to tell them 'NO!' just like Jesus told Satan when he wanted Him to do something that was wrong. Solomon tells us the same thing.
Prov. 1:10
A good athlete practices self-control so that he can play a good game. God wants us to practice self-control so that we can inherit His Kingdom
I Co. 9:25
Having self-control doesn't mean we do without good things.
Jesus enjoyed the good things God gave Him and some people, who didn't understand, called Him bad names.
Mt. 11:19
Jesus knew it was all right to enjoy certain things in moderation. He didn't let what other people said about Him upset Him.
It's not always easy to practice self-control in dealing with others.
Sometimes people say or do things that are mean.
How do we deal with these people?
God wants us to have a tough skin but a soft heart.
He wants us to forgive those who hurt our feelings.
He wants us to try and help heal the hurts of others.
God wants us to turn the other cheek and be peacemakers.
Matthew 5:38-48
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God wants us to be friends with as many people as we can.
Rom. 12:18
Everyone makes mistakes, and everyone says things they shouldn't.
Jas 3:8
God wants us to learn to control our speech.
I Pe 3:10
He wants us to control our tempers too.
Prov. 16:32 Ecc. 7:9 Eph. 4:26
When someone is mean to us God doesn't want us to be mean back.
Rom. 12:17
He wants us to exercise the spirit of self-control.
Rom. 12:21
Sometimes it works to be nice to the person who is being mean to us.
Prov. 15:1
Sometimes we have to avoid people who are mean
Rom. 16:17
But we should always pray for them.
Luke 6:28
And Love Them!
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Can you find all the FRUITS of GOD'S SPIRIT?
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