Alright, this week I have still been struggling with self control. It’s been better in some areas and worse in others. I talked with my mentor about it in passing today. Honestly, I just need to button up my life and be disciplined about it. I cannot let the flesh dominate my spiritual walk and my relationship with God since Christ died to free me from its grips on my life. I know I’m constantly quoting from the same passage, but it’s still relevant to me, and it’s still constantly on my mind, so I’ll share it again. Titus 1:7-8 says this:

“Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.” – Titus 1:7-8 NIV

As it says, an elder/overseer needs to have self-control. This is part of the basic qualifications for Eldership. I need to be better about it. I will be better about it. I have victory in Christ!