Domínio próprio
O domínio próprio é fruto do Espírito e marca de maturidade espiritual. A Bíblia ensina que quem governa o próprio espírito é melhor do que quem conquista uma cidade.
Fruto do Espírito
O fruto do Espírito inclui domínio próprio. A graça de Deus nos ensina a viver de maneira sóbria e justa neste mundo.
But the Spirit produces fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trust, gentleness, self-control—and there's no law against these kinds of things!
For God's grace has been revealed, bringing salvation to everyone. It teaches us to reject a godless way of life with the desires of this world. Instead we should live thoughtful, self-controlled lives that are right before God in the present world as we look for the wonderful hope of the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
God didn't give us a spirit that makes us fearful, but a spirit of power and love and good sense.
For this same reason, do everything you can! Add to your trust in God, goodness; add to goodness, knowledge; add to knowledge, self-control; add to self-control, patience; add to patience, reverence; add to reverence, affection for fellow-believers, add to affection for fellow-believers, love.
Governar a si mesmo
Melhor é o que domina o seu espírito do que o que toma uma cidade. A cidade sem muros é o homem sem domínio próprio.
Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.
Someone without control is as exposed as a town whose walls have been breached.
Stupid people let all their anger out, while wise people quietly hold it in.
If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Wouldn't you agree that there are many runners in a race, but only one gets the prize? So run your best, so you may win! Every competitor who participates in the games maintains a strict training discipline. Of course they do so to win a crown that doesn't last. But our crowns will last forever!
That's why I run straight in the right direction. I fight accurately, not punching the air. I also treat my body severely to bring it under my control, for I don't want somehow to be disqualified after sharing the good news with everybody else.
But if they lack self-control, then they should get married—for it is better to marry than burn with desire.
You won't experience any greater temptation than anyone else, and God is trustworthy. He won't allow you to be tempted more than you can bear, and when you are tempted, he will provide for you a way out so you can stay strong.
Disciplina e vigilância
Sede sóbrios e vigilantes. O diabo anda em derredor como leão rugidor. A sobriedade nos protege e fortalece.
Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles.
Everything is coming to an end! So think clearly and stay alert when you pray.
Since Christ suffered physically, you must prepare yourselves with the same attitude he had—for those who suffer physically have turned away from sin. You will not live the rest of your lives following human desires, but doing what God wants. In the past you've spent enough time following the ways of the world: immorality, sexual indulgence, drunken orgies, partying, binge drinking, and revolting idol-worship. People think it's strange that you don't join them anymore in this wild and excessive lifestyle, so they curse at you. But they will have to explain what they've done to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead. That's why the good news was shared with those who've already died—
in order that each of you may control yourselves in a way that is holy and respectful, not indulging passionate lust like the heathen who have no knowledge of God.
O senhorio de Cristo
Todo domínio pertence a Cristo. Ele é Senhor dos senhores e Rei dos reis — e nos capacita a viver em santidade.
Praise the Lord, everything in his creation, everyone under his rule, and let every part of me praise the Lord!
Your kingdom never ends, and your rule continues for all generations. What the Lord promises can always be trusted; he is merciful in all he does.
As I continued watching in my vision that I had that night I saw one like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory, and the power to rule over all people, the different nations and languages, so they would all worship him. His rule is everlasting—it will never cease, and his kingdom will never be destroyed.
It is my pleasure to share with you an account of the signs and wonders the Most High God has done for me.
His signs are incredible. His wonders are amazing! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and his rule will last for all generations!
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. He will bear the responsibility to rule. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.
He rescued us from the tyranny of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, through whom we have been set free and our sins forgiven.
that he demonstrated in raising Christ from the dead. God seated Christ at his right hand in heaven, far above any other ruler, authority, power, or lord, or any leader with all their titles—not only in this world, but also in the coming world too.
But our homeland is heaven, and we're waiting for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from there too. He will re-create our defective human bodies so that they will be made like his glorious body using the power by which he brings everything under his control.
for we know that because Christ has been raised from the dead he won't ever die, because death has no longer any power over him.
and those who follow their sinful nature can never please God. But you're not following your sinful nature, but the Spirit—if it's true that the Spirit of God is living in you. For those that don't have the Spirit of Christ in them don't belong to him.
Just as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in their own turn: Christ the firstfruits, then those who belong to Christ when he comes. After this comes the end, when Christ hands over the kingdom to God the Father, having destroyed all rulers, authorities, and powers. Christ has to rule until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
"Dominion and awe belong to God. He brings peace to his heavens.