MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE, MFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2021: TEMPERANCE: FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT  

By Dr D.K Olukoya, General Overseer MFM worldwide

TOPIC FOR TODAY 19-12-21: Temperance: fruit of the Holy Spirit

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Hebrews 11-13

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 16:29-32

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

MEMORY VERSE:
Proverbs 16:32- “`”He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”“`

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
Temperance is to be moderate in the things that are good and total abstinence from things that are bad.

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
THE FOUNDATION OF EVIL HABIT IN YOUR LIFE SHALL NOT DESTROY YOU, BUT IT SHALL DIE, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

The MESSAGE:
Temperance means self-control. As a Christian, you must show moderation in all things with regard to your dressing, eating, habits and so on. Self-control or temperance is your ability to say no to the flesh and yes to the Holy Spirit.

Temperance is true self-love. He who respects himself and who considers his body to be the temple of the Holy Spirit will exercise control over his own impulses. Temperance is total control over every phase of your life.

Temperance means control over anger, appetites, desire for worldly pleasures and selfishness. It is the ability to rule your spirit. In 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, the Bible admonishes that freedom is a mark of the Christian faith: freedom from sin and freedom to use and enjoy anything that comes from God.

However, you should not abuse this freedom and hurt yourself or others. Drinking alcohol leads to drunkenness, eating too much (gluttony) leads to obesity. Be careful that what God has allowed you to enjoy doesn’t grow into a bad habit that controls you.

Another area you should exercise self-control is your time. How do you spend your time? Do you spend much of your time watching T.V or gossiping instead of spending quality time reading your Bible and in prayer? Some, if not all of these things, steal time. You must exercise self-control.

PRAYER POINTS:

2. Holy Spirit, enlighten my spiritual eyes to see clearly, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. Holy Spirit, take control over all the members of my body, in the name of Jesus Christ.

EVENING
4. Spirit of disobedience to the Holy Spirit, release me now, in the name of Jesus.

5. Evil inherited habits in my life, die now, in the name of Jesus.

6. Holy Spirit, be the driver of the vehicle of my life, in the name of Jesus.

7. Pillar of indiscipline in my life, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus.

SPECIAL NOTE!
Beloved Reader, Remember! John 3:3 says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ye are born again, ye cannot see the kingdom of God.”

If you are ready to give your life to Christ Jesus, please pray the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I confess all my sin, have mercy on me, forgive me all my sin. Lord Jesus come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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Beware! This Scripture: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” Matt 24:12, is happening in our days.
Our prayer is: any power or any problem that will kill our love for God, blood of Jesus shall destroy and flush them away from us, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Thank you for your patient with us. And thank you for all your comments, observations, feedbacks and time spent on this platform. We cherish your presence here.

Beloved! We are in perilous time when kidnappings, banditry and other vices have become daily occurrences. But the Lord is saying, do not be afraid! Be strong in the Lord! Be bold & be courageous!

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you shall not be a victim to whatever calamity flying around by day or by night, in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Shalom!