As humans, it can be difficult to choose the route of obedience, especially when it tests our own comfort or desire. In this episode, Tabitha Caplinger chats with Lauren Earls and Ricky & Nikki Farney about the importance of self-control and how this fruit partners with the others we've been learning about through the series! They each share great insight into how the Holy Spirit helps lead & guide us to what is best for us, even when it's difficult to follow. But, when we trust God, we'll experience the goodness He has promised us! 

Ricky & Nikki help lead Celebrate Recovery, a group that helps anyone dealing with hurts, habits, or hangups. To learn more about Celebrate Recovery at Faith Community, visit FaithCommunity.co/groups. 

00:00 Welcome & Introductions

02:00 Series Recap 

03:25 What is self-control?

7:40 How the fruit works together as a whole

10:45 Self-Control outside of faith

18:18 How Celebrate Recovery helps people find freedom & connect with Jesus

21:00 Identifying the obstacles

24:45 How does self-control lead to freedom?

28:35 Choosing obedience over instant gratification

41:20 How do we know what to say no to?

48:50 God is in the pause

49:45 Self-control as a part of consecration

53:28 Believing God is good

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