Self-control Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Self-control ------------- Date: 12/01/1998 Key terms: "action" "self-control" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. Passage: 1 Peter 1:13* Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Questions 1. How does the issue of self-control relate to your viewing of web porn?   2. This passage says to prepare your mind for action. What actions can you prepare your mind for that will help you overcome the enticement of web porn?   3. What does this passage indicate about where to focus your mind in order to help you be self-controlled?   Practical Help Many people desire to overcome the temptation of web porn, but using self-control is not as easy as it sounds. This verse gives us practical help by establishing a game plan for self-control. 1. Get your mind ready for action. One action might be to ask a trustworthy friend to hold you accountable for avoiding web porn. 2. Focus on the grace of God through Jesus. Many people have overcome web porn by relying on action and grace. These folks are encouraging you to do the same. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 1998 by eXXit *Scriptures are from The Holy Bible: New International Version, © copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved.