Dear Editor,
Self-control is the key to seeing if you will master your own destiny. I am a firm believer in not talking about other people, but talk about and examine myself. Reason being you are responsible for your own actions. Self-control is a spiritual thing. It is the war of the soul. Let me explain.
Most or all of us do what we want to do, but we do not do what we ought to do. In my life, I see the mistakes I made in the past, that if I had controlled myself, I could have been a very rich and powerful person. But at the time I did not control myself. Responsibility, endurance and discipline are the keys that will determine how successful you can be. All 3 put together are part of self-control. Lying, stealing, and cheating are all part of not controlling yourself, which every individual is responsible for.
I have seen families fall apart because one of the partners lacks self-control. I see family business fail because one of the partners lacks self-control. I have seen rich people become poor because of lack of self-control. I have also seen negative turn into positive, because people learn to control themselves.
The flesh is weak; it has desires and if you do not control it, it will destroy you. It is said how powerful is any man or woman who cannot control his or her own emotions. Guns do not kill people; people kill people. Making more laws do not protect people, it is self-control and obedience to God’s laws that will keep you safe.
It is the drunk driver in a car who is dangerous, not the car. Alcohol is not dangerous; it is the person who cannot control his or herself from drinking too much who makes it dangerous.
Whatever you do in life, think it through well; examine yourself. Please base your decisions on facts, not on emotions. Sex is great, but if you do not control yourself, it will destroy you. The flesh loves sex, too much is never enough. Now I understand why Christ said, “Crucify the flesh”. Many great leaders of the past, like King David and the world strongest man Samson lost, the lack of self-control made them from all-powerful to nothing.
The devil does not make anybody do anything bad. Satan motivates your weakness by seducing your lack of self-control, but in the end, it is your decision. You are responsible. The conclusion of self-control is the war of the soul, it is either your will be done versus God’s will. I am not judging you, I am fighting that fight every day. But I am determined to win. Remember, practice self-control!
The patriot Miguel Arrindell
