There are many motivations to practice self-control. Without it we cannot love God as we should, nor can we love others, or even love ourselves for that matter. Self-control is the enabling power of all love. On the subject of self-love, it amuses me that I have often regretted eating one more piece of pizza, but I have never regretted refusing one. It is God’s gift for us to be able to do or not to do. Love’s wisdom tells us which is needed and self-control inclines us to choose what is best.
“The fruit of the Spirit is....self-control.” Conversations Within” ts 4/4/2016
