Peter wrote a letter in 2 Peter to them that have obtained “like precious faith with us.” “Like precious” is the Greek word “isotimos” which is defined as “of equal value or honor.” In other words, the believers that he addressed were Christians like you and me. Their faith had equal value to Peter’s faith. …
Self-Control is defined by https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-control as “restraint over one’s own impulses, emotions, or desires.” It is a close cousin is self-discipline; “correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.” These words are used interchangeably as synonyms. The antonym of this word is self-indulgence; excess; intemperance; gluttony; unconstraint; drunkenness. In my estimation, there is …
