89. The Fruit of the Spirit | Self-Control: More Than Willpower
About this episode
This episode explores the deeper meaning of self-control as described in Galatians 5:23, contrasting biblical self-control with worldly approaches to discipline.
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Is self-control really just about willpower — or is there something deeper? In this final episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we dive into egkrateia, the Greek word behind "self-control" in Galatians 5:23, and discover why biblical self-control is so much more than gritting your teeth and trying harder. We explore the difference between self-produced and Spirit-produced self-control, why the world's approach to discipline leaves us exhausted...
People in this episode
Host: Healey Ikerd
Topics covered
- self-control
- Fruit of the Spirit
- spiritual growth
- discipline
- mental health
Keywords
- self-control
- Fruit of the Spirit
- egkrateia
- discipline
- spiritual health
- mental health
- Christianity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Galatians 5:23
Places: the world's
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