Self Control

Saints

Psalms 37:28

For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;

Daniel 7:18

But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever—yes, for ever and ever.’

Daniel 7:27

Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.’

Kingdom on earth for saints

Revelation 1:5

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood,

Revelation 5:10

You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.”

Melchizedek priesthood

Psalms 110:4

The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:6

And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”