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I. The NATURE of self-mastery.

II. The DIFFICULTIES of self-mastery.

1. Hereditary.

2. Surrounding.

3. Inherent.

III. The ADVANTAGES of self-mastery. The evils from which it saves — physical, social, spiritual.

IV. The MEANS of self-mastery.

1. Fellowship with other self-conquerors.

2. Communion with Jesus Christ.

3. Help from heaven.

4. Earnest, brave endeavours.

(U. R. Thomas.)

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KJV: And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

WEB: Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;