Savoring Self-Control: The Fruit that Frees Us to Find God

This sermon examines the theological foundations of Self-Control. Self-control begins with a mindset that orients us to our truest identity which is connected to the very nature of God and mind of Christ. This framework is cyclical, not linear—providing many (and oft-repeated) entry points for us on our journey of growth and transformation. The sermon includes key reminders about the nature of God, encouragement and confidence from our life experience, a “challenge" to work towards, and concrete steps on how to tackle that challenge. The journey even includes a reward—God’s in-dwelling peace—which brings us right back to the theological truth that the texts begin with that God is God and we are not! Whew! Self-control does take intention and initiative, discipline and devotion...but not for the sake of proving anything…but rather for the sake of savoring the gift of life itself.