control
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7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of virtue, and of love, and of self-restraint.
28Just like a city lying in the open and without surrounding walls, so also is a man who is unable to restrain his own spirit in speaking.
13Temptation should not take hold of you, except what is human. For God is faithful, and he will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability. Instead, he will effect his Providence, even during temptation, so that you may be able to bear it.
9The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.
10Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.
32A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.
2Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.
2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, forbearance, 23meekness, faith, modesty, abstinence, chastity. There is no law against such things.
26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will suggest to you everything whatsoever that I have said to you.
19Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”