What Is Restraint?
Restraint isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control.
Restraint is the God-given ability to:
…pause before reacting,
…respond with wisdom instead of impulse, and
…surrender the desire to prove, punish, or push when emotions run high.
Proverbs 29:11 says, “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
👉🏾 just because you can say it… doesn’t mean you should!👈🏾
1. Restraint is not passive.
It’s power that’s been tamed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus could’ve called down angels—but He restrained Himself for love.
2. Restraint Protects Relationships
Our reactions can build walls or bridges. Proverbs 15:1 reminds us, “A gentle answer turns away wrath.”
3. Restraint Makes Space for the Holy Spirit
When you pause, you invite God into the moment. When you react, you often edge Him out.
📌 You don’t have to respond to everything! Sometimes the most powerful move is stillness.
😉 Let restraint be your weapon of peace.