November 27th
"Choose your 'cause'."
The "cause" we choose is Christ and His Kingdom, and when we seek them first, then all other things, including self-control, are added to us. This does not mean, of course, that once we become Christians we automatically become people of supreme self-control. We have the potential for that, but it becomes a reality only as we continually surrender and submit to Christ's control.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
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