works of the flesh just named, self-control can be understood as the spiritual opposite to the excesses of sensualism, particularly in sexual matters, drinking, and temperament. The reference, however, is broad enough to cover all areas where self-discipline is required. “Against such” indicates that there is other fruitage19 of the Spirit, in addition to the nine items mentioned here. These are simply representative. Those who exhibit this sort of life find no law poised against them. Their lives