If you are struggling to control your emotions, your appetite, or your temper, you are not alone. The Bible reveals that self-control is so hard to master because our fallen human nature constantly battles against the desires of God's Spirit. While our culture tells us to follow our hearts, true self-control is actually a fruit of the Holy Spirit that requires daily surrender. Thankfully, God provides the grace and power we need to master our impulses and live a life of spiritual self-governance.