You can have self-control over how you respond to others!

“This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.” (James 1:19 NASB)

Galatians chapter five tells us that one of the nine fruits of the spirit is self-control. You can have self-control over how you respond to others, i.e. what you do or say in reaction to something that has been said, has happened or has been done.

“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.” (Luke 6:27-29 NASB)