“Self-control is all about moment to moment self awareness. You catch yourself doing – or about to do – something undesirable, see that it isn’t good for you in the long term, and as a result of this awareness abstain from doing it. ”@TheAncientSage
In modern life, self-control can be seen when you resist the urge to overspend on unnecessary items by pausing to consider the long-term impact on your finances. For example, when tempted to make an impulse purchase, you pause, reflect on your financial goals, and choose not to buy that item, leading to better long-term financial health.
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
Proverbs 25:28 speaks about self-control as a symbol of strength and victory over one's own desires. It emphasizes the importance of controlling one's impulses and urges in order to maintain inner strength and stability, much like the Stoic concept of moment to moment self-awareness and abstaining from undesirable actions.