2 Timothy 1:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us
timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
When we became Christians, Jesus gave us the gift of the
Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; Titus 3:3-7). The Spirit lives in us, making our
bodies a Temple (1 Cor. 6:19-20) and blessing us in many ways (Romans 8). We
can be courageous people even in the face of attack, criticism, and ridicule
because of the Spirit's presence. The fruit that the Spirit produces (Gal.
5:22-23) and the love that the Spirit pours into our heart (Rom. 5:5) do not
make us weak. Instead, the Spirit's presence is a powerful force to help us
overcome sin (Rom. 8:13) and live self-disciplined lives.
Thought for today:
Do I demonstrate self-discipline?
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