𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟱𝗠

CONTROL YOUR 5M

A Grace-Age Life Check — Rightly Divided
Key Text: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection…”

INTRODUCTION

Salvation today is by grace alone through the finished work of Christ (Eph. 2:8–9).
Yet grace does not remove responsibility—it redefines it.

In the Dispensation of the Grace of God (Eph. 3:1–2), believers are not controlled by law, fear, or rituals—but by truth, grace, and sound doctrine revealed through the Apostle Paul.

Today we examine 5 areas (5M) every grace-age believer must bring under control—not to be saved, but because we are saved.
2 Timothy 2:15

MASTER YOUR MOUTH
Ephesians 4:29
Theme: What you speak reveals what rules you.

A. Speech Reflects the Spirit
Words expose spiritual condition
Grace produces edifying speech
The Spirit, not the flesh, governs tone
Romans 8:10

B. Speech Reveals the Source
Gospel-trained lips vs. flesh-led lips
Pauline doctrine shapes conversation
Truth replaces tradition
Colossians 3:16

C. Speech Resists Sin
No gossip, bitterness, or pride
Grace disciplines the tongue
Silence can be spiritual maturity
Titus 2:11–12

MANAGE YOUR MIND
Romans 12:2
Theme: Renewed thinking produces a righteous walk.

A. Renewed by Revelation
Not emotion-based Christianity
Pauline revelation renews thinking
Mystery truth transforms the believer
Ephesians 1:17–18

B. Rooted in Right Division
Mixing law and grace brings confusion
Division brings clarity and peace
Sound doctrine stabilizes the mind
2 Timothy 2:15

C. Ruled by Reality
Facts of grace over feelings
Identity in Christ governs thoughts
Position before practice
Colossians 2:6–7

MODERATE YOUR MOOD
Philippians 4:6–7
Theme: Grace stabilizes emotions—not circumstances.

A. Peace over Pressure
Trials don’t cancel grace
Peace flows from truth
Anxiety bows to doctrine
Romans 5:1

B. Confidence over Circumstances
Joy rooted in position, not situation
Emotions follow understanding
Grace anchors the heart
Philippians 1:6

C. Contentment over Complaints
Grace teaches sufficiency
Christ is enough
Maturity learns contentment
Philippians 4:11

MANAGE YOUR MONEY
2 Corinthians 9:7
Theme: Grace gives freely—not fearfully.

A. Giving is Voluntary
No tithing law under grace
Cheerful, not compulsory
Grace-motivated generosity
Romans 6:14

B. Giving is Worship
Stewardship, not salvation
Giving honors Christ
Heart matters more than amount
1 Corinthians 16:2

C. Giving is Witness
Grace-based giving reflects doctrine
No manipulation or guilt
Liberty, not bondage
Galatians 5:1

MAINTAIN YOUR MANNER
Ephesians 4:1
Theme: Your walk should match your calling.

A. Walk Worthy
Position precedes performance
Saved first, then serve
Grace motivates obedience
Colossians 1:10

B. Walk Wisely
Time redeemed, not wasted
Doctrine directs decisions
Life lived intentionally
Ephesians 5:15–16

C. Walk Witnessing
Life speaks louder than lips
Grace lived out visibly
Honor Christ before men
Titus 3:8

CONCLUSION

Grace saves instantly, but sanctification is progressive.
God does not ask believers to control life by law—but by truth, grace, and discipline.
When your mouth, mind, mood, money, and manner are governed by Pauline doctrine, your Christian life becomes clear, stable, and powerful.
1 Corinthians 15:10

CALL TO ACTION

Examine your speech
Renew your thinking
Stabilize your emotions
Steward your resources
Align your walk
2 Corinthians 13:5
Live out who you already are in Christ!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Grace saves you — discipline shapes you
Controlled lips protect your testimony
A rightly divided mind prevents confusion
Grace gives liberty, not license
Your walk preaches louder than your words
2 Timothy 2:15
Rightly Divided. Grace Applied. Christ Glorified.