Hi all, in this episode we will expand the character trait of self-control or 'temperance' by looking at its virtues or benefits. The first being that once a Christian is in a safe standing self-control wise, they never have to worry about returning to old ways of life that deny the Christ in them as that would indicate a lack of progress in someone's life if they turned back. So inherent in self-control is character progression and soul-prosperity in a directional and journey led way that means where one is today is further along than yesterday and last year in the Lord. We read how Paul learned how his soul, body, mind and spirit could take on and succeed in all situations, both favourable and seemingly unfavourable by the grace given through the sacrifice of the person, and body of Jesus Christ. To what extent do we have a renewed mindset like Paul, the apostle where nothing can shake us, and we know how to be 'more than conquerors,' in all situations?