Self-Control (Part 1)

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Spirituality

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🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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We all have a problem with self-control, right? You can probably think of some emotion or some habit you have trouble controlling. And if you can’t think of anything that’s out of control, your pride is out of control. The fruit of the Spirit is a singular word, which means it’s like a diamond with many facets. That’s very important. Because you can manufacture a kind of self-control that is nothing more than willpower, that has nothing to do with love or joy or peace. And that’s not self-control. Let’s look at 1) what self-control is, 2) what self-control is not, and 3) how to get self-control. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 8, 1990. Series: Fruit of the Spirit. Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Have you ever wondered why the Apostle Paul calls love, patience, and kindness, fruit of the
0:09.1	spirit instead of just character traits or attributes, Tim Keller contends that gradual growth is key to understanding the nature of how Christians change to become more Christ-like.
0:20.0	Join us now as Dr. Keller teaches on the fruit of the spirit.
0:23.4	After you listen we invite you to go online to gospel in life
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0:34.4	how the gospel is changing hearts, lives, and communities, as well as highlighting other
0:39.4	gospel-centered resources.
0:41.0	Subscribe today at Gospel on Life.com. Galatian 5 and I'll read verses 19 to 26.
0:55.0	And just to warn everybody because this week I had not three, not two, not one, not four,
1:00.4	but count them five.
1:01.9	I rate communications saying I don't like the fact you
1:05.1	never cover all the material in your handout it's like putting stuff on the
1:11.2	plate and then I start to eat it and then you take it away before I'm finished.
1:16.7	And I said, okay, I want to warn you ahead of time, I will not finish it, but we will get to the
1:22.3	last part on temptation next week. This week let's read Galatians 5
1:28.0	19 to 26. The acts of its inf nature are obvious, sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery,
1:37.0	idolatry, and witchcraft, taste, or discord, jealousy.
1:40.0	Fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, and envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like.
1:45.2	I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this
1:47.8	will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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