Just Say No Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Just Say No ----------------------- Date: 07/22/1999 Keywords: "grace" "no" "self-control" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. eXXit advertises itself as a Web site designed to help you "stand strong in the face of sexual temptation." In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul lists nine "fruit of the Spirit," fruit that the Holy Spirit produces in the life of the believer. Each of these fruits — if produced — will greatly aid a believer who seeks to "stand strong." At eXXit, we believe that: The fruit of the Spirit is produced in the life of a healthy Christian, just as apples appear on a healthy apple tree. If there is any love or joy or peace in a Christian, it is ultimately the work of God. Christians can cooperate with the Spirit's desire to produce His fruit in their lives by yieldedness, faith, obedience and involvement in ministry. We hope you enjoy and benefit from these meditations on Galatians 5! Send us any feedback. We'd love to know what you think. Passage: Titus 2:11-12* 11. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.... Questions 1. What are at least two synonyms for self control that are used in this passage?   2. According to this passage, what and who are responsible for salvation?   Practical help Are you having trouble saying "No" to web porn or other sinful passion? Does it seem as though your desires often win out over self-control? This passage brings hope as we discover that it is not our own self-control that is required, but the grace of God that brings about salvation. We may not be tough enough, but God is. With the power of God's grace behind you, you will have self-control, and you will be able to refuse the entrapment and allure of worldly passions like web smut. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 1999 by eXXit *Scriptures are from The Holy Bible: New International Version, © Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved.