Success as a leader is built on the foundation of character

SELF-CONTROL

Self-control is the ability to choose to do the things we should. 

“Self-control — our hyphenated English is frank and functional. There’s no cloak of imagery or euphemistic pretense. No punches pulled, no poetic twist, no endearing irony. Self-control is simply that important, impressive, and nearly impossible practice of learning to maintain control of the beast of one’s own sinful passions. It means remaining master of your own domain not only in the hunky-dory, but also when faced with trial or temptation. Self-control may be the epitome of “easier said than done.” – David Mathis.

“True self-control is not about bringing our selves under our own control, but under the power of Christ.” Consider…

“…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV

Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Titus 2:6

“…and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,…” 2 Peter 1:6