Self-conrol

 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. (Proverbs 25:28 NIV)

 The fruit, or effect, of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us is that we become more loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and we have more self-control.

 In short, we become more godly or holy. With our increased self-control, we are better able to resist becoming angry with others, as well as impatient, unkind, unloving, and hateful.

 We are less likely to act in ways that hurt others, or ourselves, through negative and ungodly actions and attitudes.

 We are better able to rise above our inherent human sinful nature. —P. Amsterdam [1

 O blessed Jesus, give me stillness of soul in Thee.
Let Thy mighty calmness reign in me;
Rule me, O King of gentleness,
King of peace.
Give me control, great power of self-control,
Control over my words, thoughts and actions.
From all irritability, want of meekness, want of gentleness, dear Lord, deliver me.
By Thine own deep patience, give me patience.
Make me in this and all things more and more like Thee. —St. John of the Cross (1542–1591)

[1] PP. Amsterdam Anchor Developing Biblical Self-Control