Tag Archives: Self-control

Repost — Eight More Thoughts on Joseph

Posted on 17 December, 2013 by Jon Gleason

This is the third (and last) repost of the three articles I wrote on Joseph two years ago.  Original article.  (I am still struggling with some health problems, so may not post much in the next week or so.)

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“Ruling the Sense with Soul”

Posted on 25 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Keep the passions under, and rule the sense with soul. You are in training — someday, you’ll actually really serve the King the way He should be served. Continue reading →

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Solid Reasons to Scrutinise Christmas

Posted on 18 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Believers are not immune to the huge societal problem of covetousness. Break the cycle. If necessary, abolish presents for a year as a family and use the money to help someone who is really in need. Continue reading →

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“Bet You Can’t Eat Just One”

Posted on 23 March, 2012 by Jon Gleason

That which was good to enjoy becomes bad, that which was moral becomes immoral. There is more than one kind of gluttony…. Continue reading →

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Fighting Internet Addiction / Time-Wasting

Posted on 3 March, 2012 by Jon Gleason

What is worse than lacking self-control? Lacking self-control and being unwilling to admit it and take advantage of some of the help available to bring it under control.
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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 25:28 (part two)

Posted on 28 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

When we don’t rule our spirit, it is very difficult, having taken that small step down into sin, to take that big step up out of it. Continue reading →

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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 25:28 (part one)

Posted on 27 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

Fill your tank with the petrol of an uncontrolled spirit and you’ll have enough “foolishness fuel” to make a mess of your own life, as well as causing trouble for others. Continue reading →

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