THE ESSENCE OF STRENGTH IS SELF CONTROL

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The world's view of strength is distorted. It equates strength with fighting better,drinking more alcohol,jumping from bed to bed,acting wild and crazy,robbing and vandalizing. But that's a lie. If you think that's strength,then you are being deceived. Anyone can live a life out of control. Anyone can fight,rob and steal,vandalize,swear,smoke,drink and do drugs. Any wimp can do that. Is there any real benefit in the ability to do phenomenal feats when the rest of a person's life is out of control? It takes true courage,strength and self control to resist the peer pressure and live for Christ. Far more important than external displays of power is the inner molding of our character,attitudes and spirit. Controlling your very spirit,temper,desires,thoughts,and behaviour, is better than conquering other people or achieving great accomplishments.

Bill Rudge

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