A Turn Away from Worthless Things
Our lives as children of God should stem from a pure heart, such that the onlooking unbeliever will have zero error with us. But for that to happen, we must turn away from worthless things.
Take Care of Your Body
Steward your own body in a godly manner because it’s God’s, not yours. Live unto God, and don’t let anyone pressure you to do ungodly things with your body.
Overcoming Condemning Thoughts
If you’ll always be mindful of the Lord’s presence, your mind will be preoccupied with spiritual things. In that way, you’ll give no opportunity to the devil to sow condemning thoughts in your mind.
Control Your Body
Self-control is indeed a fruit of the Spirit. But in 1 Thessalonians 4:4, Paul says each should learn how to control one’s own body. So that means how the Holy Spirit will help brother A to control his body is different from sister B. The question is: do you know your template?