Proverbs 16:32 ~ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Titus 1:6-7 ~ if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money,
James 1:19 ~ So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Self Control is a must have character quality. It is to be valued more than strength or being able to conquer. It is necessary for anyone who wants to seek a position of leadership and it is commanded by God. Today this quality is not exercised very often. But it is probably one of the greatest qualities one can seek. Without being able to control the will we are bound to stumble more frequently, dive into sin much deeper, and neglect communion with God often. We must conquer the will so that when we seek other character qualities we can control our hearts and channel them towards Godliness.

Application
1. Pray that God would give you self control in every aspect of your life.
2. Before temptation comes resolve to obey God.
3. Each day begin in communion with God and commit every action to Godliness.

Proverbs 12:11 ~ He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
Proverbs 27:23-27 ~ Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And attend to your herds; For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats the price of a field; You shall have enough goats' milk for your food, For the food of your household, And the nourishment of your maidservants.
Genesis 2:15 ~ Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.

In these few passages we can see just how important it is to be diligent in the work place. There are hundreds of verses that praise diligence, hard work, and avoiding laziness. In both of the proverbs we can see how beneficial hard work can be. If you maintain diligence you will be satisfied with bread, you shall have food and nourishment for everyone in your house and even for those who work around or under you. Not only is this virtue beneficial to the one who learns it but it is also commanded by God. We can see that work was not a result of the fall but it was a mandate God gave in His perfect world. He put Adam in the garden to tend and keep it. Part of the fulfillment of chapter 1 verse 28 where God commands man to subdue the earth.

Application
1. Pray that God would give you a diligent attitude
2. Avoid excessive sleep and moments of laziness
3. Dedicate your energies to being diligent each morning