Are you a warrior? This verse reminds me of those people on Black Friday who trample over people just to get a television at a discounted price. Hey, I'm all for a good bargain but I don't lose all respect for others and run them down to get it.
Our society has become increasingly impatient. When did 'instant-gratification' replace 'good things come to those who wait?' I know I've been spoiled myself with my TiVo and can't hardly watch regular television with all the commercials. I think that's a good thing but I wonder if it makes me impatient in other areas?
Self control is widely under used I think. Whether it's anger, food, or our mouths, we need to use a lil discipline on ourselves. You can see the lack of self control in the increased crime rates, the obesity of our society, and the profanity that we hear all too often. We can control what we want to, including ourselves.
''The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.'' May you be a vine that produces such fruit and not a branch that needs cut off.