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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:25 Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. |
Bible Question: How is it then, that we are to be both self controlled, and be filled (controlled) by the Holy Spirit, Eph 5:18? |
Bible Answer: Please note: There is NO Biblical support for "reading the Bible" as a prerequisite for being filled with the Spirit. (The following is quoted from page 2064, the Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition, Moody, 1986, 1995.) . X. THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT. . . . A. DEFINITION. Being filled means being controlled by the Spirit (Eph 5:18). . . . B. CHARACTERISTICS. 1) Filling is commanded (Eph 5:18, the verb is imperative). 2) Filling is repeated (Acts 2:4; 4:31). 3) Filling produces Christlikeness (Gal 5:22-23). . . . C. CONDITIONS FOR BEING FILLED. . . . 1) *A dedicated life*. Yielding to the Spirit's control, though commanded, is voluntary and necessitates an act of dedication. This includes two aspects: initial dedication (Rom 12:1-2) and continual dedication of one's life (Rom 8:14). 2) *An undefeated life*. Victory over sin in daily experience is necessary in being controlled by the Spirit (Eph 4:30). This means responding to the light of the Word as it is continually revealed (1 John 1:7). 3) *A dependent life* (Gal 5:16). . . . D. CONSEQUENCES. Being filled or controlled by the Spirit means: 1) A Christlike character (Gal 5:22-23). 2) Worship and praise (Eph 5:18-20). 3) Submissiveness (Eph 5:21). 4) Service (John 7:37-39)." I approach "self-control" as a conscious choice of "dying to self." This is "self" control! Then, I choose to allow the Holy Spirit to be "in control" - it is a deliberate act of the will. Not my will, but THY will be done Lord! (see Luke 22:42) Not "my" way but(Your way!) Yahweh! Blessings, Mommapbs |