Sometimes I react, other times I respond. When I do the first I lack self-control; when I do the latter I possess and practice it. We must learn how to master our own heart if we would know peace. According to Jesus, it is truth that will make us a master instead of a slave. We must speak it to our heart, even preach it when necessary. We must internalize it, then purposefully act on it. The master responds; the slave reacts.
“The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Gal.5 Conversations Within” ts 11/5/2017
