Wisdom And Self-Control

From: Daily Disciples Devotionals

1 Corinthians 12:7-8 "To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom..."

Galatians 5:22 "The fruit of the Spirit is....self-control."

Wisdom and self-control are not natural traits. They have to be developed in a person. Wisdom is given by God and self-control is the last attribute listed in the fruits of the Spirit. It is through life experiences that we gain wisdom and it is through intense trials that we learn self-control. However, experience and trials do not necessarily mean that people become wise and self-controlled.

God desires to develop both of these traits in all of us. When God can trust you, He entrusts you with greater gifts and callings. Obviously, God tests our hearts through a variety of trials in life. How we react and respond to those trials shows us where we place our trust. 

A person with wisdom and self-control blesses God and others, as well as themself. Ask God for wisdom and pray for self-control.