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    Self-Control Bible Quiz

    Ten KJV questions on self-control — its wisdom, its fruit in the Spirit, and the biblical commands to bridle the tongue, govern the body, and bring every thought into obedience to Christ.

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    What does Proverbs 25:28 say about self-control?

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    Q1.What does Proverbs 25:28 say about self-control?

    Answer: He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls

    He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

    Reference: Proverbs 25:28 (KJV)

    Q2.What does Proverbs 16:32 say about ruling one's spirit?

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

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

    Reference: Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)

    Q3.What does James 3:8 say about the tongue?

    Answer: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison

    But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

    Reference: James 3:8 (KJV)

    Q4.What does James 1:26 say about a man who seems religious?

    Answer: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain

    If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

    Reference: James 1:26 (KJV)

    Q5.What does 1 Corinthians 9:27 say about the body?

    Answer: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway

    But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

    Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)

    Q6.What does 2 Peter 1:5-6 say to add to faith?

    Answer: Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience

    And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness.

    Reference: 2 Peter 1:5 (KJV)

    Q7.What does Galatians 5:23 list as the last fruit of the Spirit?

    Answer: Temperance / self-control

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

    Reference: Galatians 5:23 (KJV)

    Q8.What does Titus 2:11-12 say grace teaches?

    Answer: That, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world

    For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.

    Reference: Titus 2:11 (KJV)

    Q9.What does Proverbs 29:11 say about a fool?

    Answer: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards

    A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

    Reference: Proverbs 29:11 (KJV)

    Q10.What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say God has given us?

    Answer: God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind

    For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

    Reference: 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

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