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The Bible has many texts on the idea of self control; including it being one of the fruits of the Spirit. Much can be said of this and wisdom as well. We have with this concept the dual realities of the Spirit being the only thing capable of producing such actions in the truest sense; as well as maturity in practice of such things in submission to the Spirit.
When we examine ourselves; it is likely that many times we try to anticipate what we are about to face and control the circumstances to make the outcome fit in to our expectations. Preparation is something we should maintain before taking any actions; but we cannot always envision the circumstances with clarity. In other words; there is a need to trust God to give us the words and actions as well as prayers on an as need basis. One example would be when Agabus in Acts 21:10-11. Paul apparently was wise enough to realize that death was very much a risk with such an action; but He was already "sold out" as it were to that reality. As with all the Apostles except for John who apparently they attempted to kill and failed according to tradition death was the end result; Peter also had a prophecy directly from Christ referring to that reality.
Often from my limited experience I have found that I am sort of going with "auto pilot" in new and confusing situations; the Lord gives me the strength and words at the right moment; not before. We need to learn to appreciate and be made aware of the "God" moments as they happen; His ways our not our ways and I have found that there is little thought necessary when the Spirit gives us utterance. This should be the process in which we live our whole lives; whether preparing for martyrdom or living in ordinary work; family and other situations. If anything; we should see opportunities for witnessing; and spreading the Great Commission whenever we are able. This involves our words and actions as well as motives.
The Bible has many texts on the idea of self control; including it being one of the fruits of the Spirit. Much can be said of this and wisdom as well. We have with this concept the dual realities of the Spirit being the only thing capable of producing such actions in the truest sense; as well as maturity in practice of such things in submission to the Spirit.
When we examine ourselves; it is likely that many times we try to anticipate what we are about to face and control the circumstances to make the outcome fit in to our expectations. Preparation is something we should maintain before taking any actions; but we cannot always envision the circumstances with clarity. In other words; there is a need to trust God to give us the words and actions as well as prayers on an as need basis. One example would be when Agabus in Acts 21:10-11. Paul apparently was wise enough to realize that death was very much a risk with such an action; but He was already "sold out" as it were to that reality. As with all the Apostles except for John who apparently they attempted to kill and failed according to tradition death was the end result; Peter also had a prophecy directly from Christ referring to that reality.
Often from my limited experience I have found that I am sort of going with "auto pilot" in new and confusing situations; the Lord gives me the strength and words at the right moment; not before. We need to learn to appreciate and be made aware of the "God" moments as they happen; His ways our not our ways and I have found that there is little thought necessary when the Spirit gives us utterance. This should be the process in which we live our whole lives; whether preparing for martyrdom or living in ordinary work; family and other situations. If anything; we should see opportunities for witnessing; and spreading the Great Commission whenever we are able. This involves our words and actions as well as motives.
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