Many of us will enjoy the next six weeks of the year in one form of celebration or another. We will be with friends, family, co-workers. We will be at intimate dinners and large parties. How will you behave?
Esther1:8 By the king's command each guest was allowed to drink in his own way, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.
Self-control. I am not saying you should be scrooge or not go and enjoy an egg nog. But, we are called, as Christians to be set apart. We are to set the example. There is plenty of fun to be had when you incorporate self-control. Maybe even more. When you know when to say "no", when you know when not to say the joke you want to say, when you keep your wits so you can still be the man or woman God has called you to be....all things turn out better.
Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control
I encourage you to enjoy all of the joy and laughter that comes with the holiday celebrations but don't forget to go in with a bit of self-control. Pray for wisdom, pray for self-control. He will be with you in all your holiday jubilation ready to be glorified in all you do.
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