Titus 2:2
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2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.
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Galatians 5:23
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23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.
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1 Timothy 3:11
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11 In the same way, their wives[a] must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
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- 3:11 Or the women deacons. The Greek word can be translated women or wives.
Titus 1:13
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13 This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.
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1 Timothy 3:2
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2 So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife.[a] He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.
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1 Peter 5:8
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8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
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1 Thessalonians 5:8
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8 But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.
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Romans 12:3
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3 Because of the privilege and authority[a] God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.[b]
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Proverbs 16:31
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31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is gained by living a godly life.
1 Peter 1:13
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A Call to Holy Living
13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.
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1 Corinthians 15:34
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34 Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.
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Psalm 92:14
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14 Even in old age they will still produce fruit;
they will remain vital and green.
Job 12:12
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12 Wisdom belongs to the aged,
and understanding to the old.
Leviticus 19:32
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32 “Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.
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2 Peter 1:6
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6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness,
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Titus 2:7
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7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.
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Titus 1:8
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8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
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1 Timothy 3:4
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4 He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
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1 Timothy 1:5
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5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.
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1 Thessalonians 5:6
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6 So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.
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Philippians 4:8
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8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
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2 Corinthians 5:13
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13 If it seems we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.
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1 Corinthians 9:25
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25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
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Acts 24:25
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25 As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the coming day of judgment, Felix became frightened. “Go away for now,” he replied. “When it is more convenient, I’ll call for you again.”
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