14.5 Titus 2:3-5 Self Control: A Disciplined Mind

In this next lesson of our Titus 2 series, we take a closer look at what it means for a godly woman to be self-controlled, sensible, and discreet. More than simply controlling our outward behavior, biblical self-control begins in the mind—learning to bring our thoughts, emotions, words, desires, and reactions under the authority of Christ. We talk about thinking before we speak, responding with wisdom instead of impulse, guarding our relationships and private matters, avoiding unnecessary drama, and making decisions based on God’s Word rather than our feelings. This lesson is a practical reminder that we are not helpless victims of our emotions; through the Holy Spirit, we can grow in wisdom, discipline, and Christlike self-control as we learn to ask, “What would honor God?”