In Luke we see the encounter between Jesus and Zaccheaus. A contrast between the Rich Young Ruler from the previous chapter and Zaccheaus. One went above and beyond to see the Lord and the other only made a nominal push.--We see the intentional intervening grace of God and Zaccheaus response. We too must heed the voice of God as he calls us. Today if you hear his voice do not harden your heart.

In the previous sermon we saw from the scriptures how true virtue must be supplemented with knowledge in order for the Christian to grow in grace. In this sermon Pastor Mbewe continues to show how self-control must be added to the knowledge because it is the right application of the knowledge in the life of the believer. --Self-control is defined as mastery or power, especially over ones self. This power or mastery is in the realm of fleshly desires and actions. It is a growing self control built on the knowledge of God that allows the Christian to say no to immorality more and more as he grows up.