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这段讲道探讨了圣经中自制力的含义，指出真正的自制力并非仅仅依靠意志力，而是源于对上帝的爱、喜乐和平安，是圣灵果子中的一个重要组成部分，与其他果子相互关联，共同构成圣洁的整体。讲者批判了单纯依靠意志力或斯多葛式自我控制的局限性，强调基督教信仰中自制力的核心在于对上帝和他人之爱，以及对更高目标的追求。只有当我们渴望超越自身时，自制力才能产生。 讲者以自身经历和故事为例，阐述了错误的自制力观（例如，仅仅依靠意志力或提升自尊心）的弊端，并指出这种方法往往是治标不治本，最终会带来更大的压力和痛苦。他认为，真正的自制力源于对上帝和他人之爱的追求，以及对更高目标的渴望。只有当我们把爱放在首位，才能找到真正的自我。 讲者还分析了现代社会自制力问题日益严重的原因，指出这与缺乏宗教信仰有关，斯多葛式的自我控制最终会走向失败。他引用托克维尔的观点，强调宗教信仰是自制力的基础。最后，讲者总结了获得自制力的方法：一是明确长远目标，二是能够在诱惑面前做出正确选择。他鼓励听众效法耶稣，以耶稣为榜样，才能获得真正的自制力。

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Dr. Timothy Keller discusses the concept of self-control as part of the fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing that true self-control is not merely willpower but is interconnected with love, joy, and peace.

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We all have a problem with self-control, right? You can probably think of some emotion or some habit you have trouble controlling. And if you can’t think of anything that’s out of control, your pride is out of control.

The fruit of the Spirit is a singular word, which means it’s like a diamond with many facets. That’s very important. Because you can manufacture a kind of self-control that is nothing more than willpower, that has nothing to do with love or joy or peace. And that’s not self-control.

Let’s look at 1) what self-control is, 2) what self-control is not, and 3) how to get self-control.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 8, 1990. Series: Fruit of the Spirit. Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26.

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