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.
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.
32 One that is slow to anger is better than a hero; and he that ruleth his spirit, than the conqueror of a city.
28 Like a city that is broken in, and is without walls: so is the man that hath no control over his spirit.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
19 In a multitude of words transgression cannot be avoided; but he that refraineth his lips is intelligent.
Disciplina e vigilância
Sede sóbrios e vigilantes. O diabo anda em derredor como leão rugidor. A sobriedade nos protege e fortalece.
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.
22 Bless the Lord, all his works, in all the places of his dominion; bless, O my soul, the Lord.
13 Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all eternities, and thy dominion subsisteth throughout all generations.
13 I looked in the nightly visions, and, behold, with the clouds of heaven came one like a son of man, and he attained as far as the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.14 And there were given him dominion, and dignity, and government, and all people, nations, and languages had to serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom is one which shall never be destroyed.
2 (3:32) The signs and wonders which the most high God hath wrought toward me I find it for good to make known.3 (3:33) His signshow great are they! and his wonders how mighty are they! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his rule is over every generation.
6 (9:5) For a child is born unto us, a son hath been given unto us, and the government is placed on his shoulders; and his name is called, Wonderful, counsellor of the mighty God, of the everlasting Father, the prince of peace,7 (9:6) For promoting the increase of the government, and for peace without end, upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom, to establish it and to support it through justice and righteousness, from henceforth and unto eternity: the zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
2 Dominion and dread are with him: he maketh peace in high places.