tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post114178263177706084..comments2023-10-20T05:50:34.162-05:00Comments on with devotion: Controlkc bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-7240946577229279612012-01-10T09:35:35.762-06:002012-01-10T09:35:35.762-06:00Thank you for linking this post in my blog. I esp...Thank you for linking this post in my blog. I especially liked the explanation that control and manipulation is work of the demonic. I hadn't thought of it in those terms, but it's true.<br /><br />As I spend much of my time thinking about marriage and parenting, I wonder how different relationships would be if each individual respected one another's self-control instead of attempting to manipulate and control the other.<br /><br />If I, as a parent, practice self-control then I'll also be modelling appropriate boundary setting for my son. Instead of telling him how to do it, I'd be showing him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-86108812565985797362006-10-25T09:59:00.000-05:002006-10-25T09:59:00.000-05:00I think you are spot on with this post!I think you are spot on with this post!Rose~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14906854078623897422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-70730135088476489142006-10-24T10:27:00.000-05:002006-10-24T10:27:00.000-05:00I think I largely agree.I think I largely agree.Matthew Celestinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874430461346560520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1142206131826234792006-03-12T17:28:00.000-06:002006-03-12T17:28:00.000-06:00Great post, KB. Very clearly stated. As "Bar Bar ...Great post, KB. Very clearly stated. As "Bar Bar a" said, I'm ready to pump some iron too!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1142044134937543712006-03-10T20:28:00.000-06:002006-03-10T20:28:00.000-06:00Thanks, KB. I appreciate the timely word, and the ...Thanks, KB. I appreciate the timely word, and the comments over at my blog. <BR/>You're right, self-control is more than mind control. It is evident in a spirit-led life. The fruits of the Spirit can never be manifested from fleshly acts, no matter how noble they may be.20mileview.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536793437877268409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1142043569951837302006-03-10T20:19:00.000-06:002006-03-10T20:19:00.000-06:00Well written and right on target.Well written and right on target.Danny Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837529439091030260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1142024786418920872006-03-10T15:06:00.000-06:002006-03-10T15:06:00.000-06:00Bob, this is maybe the best description of self-co...Bob, this is maybe the best description of self-control I have seen. Excellent thoughts. I love how you use the Scripture to show the importance of strengthening the inner man.<BR/><BR/>BTW, thanks for your input in the discussion over at my blog. I appreciate the comments you left.Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042761082770423304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1141951099358849232006-03-09T18:38:00.000-06:002006-03-09T18:38:00.000-06:00;);)Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839188910043271197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1141938749556524142006-03-09T15:12:00.000-06:002006-03-09T15:12:00.000-06:00Interesting points Kansas. It's a great topic to t...Interesting points <B>Kansas</B>. It's a great topic to tackle, too. <BR/><BR/>One of the most amazing things to me is that Jesus had this down perfectly. I just don't get that. I mean...I get it. But man, I don't get it!<BR/>James has this scripture:<BR/>James 3:2 <BR/> <I>We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.</I><BR/><BR/>The "anyone" referred to here can only be Jesus. I am convinced that the reason He was able to do this perfectly was because he never <I>wanted</I> to sin...and therefore, didn't. You nailed it when you said: <BR/><I>The inner man will instruct the outer man</I><BR/><BR/>The rest of us schmucks stumble in many ways. <BR/><BR/>In light of that verse I do think there is a aspect of control that needs to be employed: <I>Self-</I>control. <BR/>The scriptures are replete with passages about self-control. Self control is what we use when we <I>want</I> to sin but don't want to sin.<BR/><BR/>Great post...and great blog, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9665353.post-1141878431259800682006-03-08T22:27:00.000-06:002006-03-08T22:27:00.000-06:00I've heard many messages on this topic, but no one...I've heard many messages on this topic, but no one has ever explained it so clearly! I am glad you wrote this. I am going to pump some iron.<BR/><BR/>Bless you.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.com