Ancient philosophers taught on it, physicians directly and indirectly told us about it, and many social media influencers claim to have the perfect recipe for it. The topic of self-control has been discussed throughout history. The Bible has plenty to say about self-control, but the practice and end goal of self-control in scripture isn't about living to be a hundred or learning how to be a minimalist. The Bible teaches that self-control is about submission to God. Those who practice self-control understand its perfection in Jesus, but those who don't will encounter friction.