2 Peter 1:5–6 (GW) “Because of this, make every effort to add integrity to your faith; and to integrity add knowledge; to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 (GW) “We destroy arguments and every bit of pride that keeps anyone from knowing God. We take every thought captive so that it is obedient to Christ.” (Mental self-control and discipline in thought.)
2 Timothy 1:7 (GW) “God didn’t give us a cowardly spirit but a spirit of power, love, and good judgment.” (“good judgment” here reflects self-control and discipline.)
Ephesians 4:26–27 (GW) “Be angry without sinning. Don’t go to bed angry. Don’t give the devil any opportunity to work.” (Self-control in emotions, especially anger.)
A study found that self-control can be contagious. The study, conducted in a laboratory setting, found that watching or even thinking about someone with good self-control makes others more likely to show the same restraint. The study also found the opposite to be true. A person with poor self-control can influence others to act negatively. The effect is so strong that flashing a picture of another person for only 10 milliseconds changed the behavior of study volunteers. People tend to mimic the behavior of those around them, and bad habits tend to spread through social networks. The study is the first to show self-control is contagious regardless of the behavior modeled. “The take-home message of this study is that picking social influences that are positive can improve your self-control.” She added, “And by exhibiting self-control, you’re helping others around you to do the same.”
2 Corinthians 6:14 (GW) “Stop forming inappropriate relationships with unbelievers. Can right and wrong be partners? Can light have anything in common with darkness?” This verse highlights the danger of being closely tied to those who oppose God’s ways.
Psalm 26:4–5 (GW) I did not sit with liars, and I will not be found among hypocrites. I have hated the mob of evildoers, and I will not sit with wicked people.” This is a declaration of refusing close association with deceitful or wicked people.
1 Corinthians 15:33 (GW) “Don’t let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people.” This verse warns against harmful associations that corrupt character.
James 4:8 (GW) “Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Clean up your lives, you sinners, and clear your minds, you doubters.” This verse emphasizes that intimacy with God requires both drawing near and cleansing one’s life.
BE CAREFUL WHO YOU DRAY CLOSE TO, AND BE CAREFUL WHO YOU ALLOW YOUR CHIDLREN TO BE IN CLOSE ASSOCIATION WITH.
ALLOW THIS WORD FROM GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
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