Self-control is the gatekeeper of a Spirit-filled life. Proverbs warns that a person without it is like a city without walls—vulnerable and exposed. But God doesn’t leave us defenseless. Titus reminds us that grace not only pardons our past, it empowers our present. Through grace, we learn to say no to destructive desires and yes to a life that reflects Christ. Self-control isn’t about willpower alone—it’s about Spirit-led living that guards the heart and guides the path. And in the end, it leads us to the ultimate prize: life with Him.