Defenseless from Lack of Self-Control?

Proverbs 25:28
28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

Did you know that self-control is a fruit of the spirit? Of what spirit? It is the fruit or by-product of the Holy Spirit. King Solomon knew a lot about lack of self-control. He himself suffered from it. The Lord warned him about intermarriage with those who were not of his heritage (his belief). King Solomon had over 700 wives and 300 concubines and as the word says in 1Kings 11:3 "and his wives led him astray". God knew that King Solomon's lust for women would drive a wedge between them. Yes, there are things and/or people that can come between you and your relationship with Christ. Because of his inability to control himself, King Solomon lost the majority of his kingdom. The Lord only spared him because He made a promise to his father King David and vowed not to break it. Lack of self-control leaves one defenseless and unable to regain footing when dealing with them. It can be sex, food, TV, gambling, lying, etc. But most often, one is willing to be captive or slave to that one thing. But that one thing can stand between you and God. And only God can save you from it. In order to be delivered, you have to toss it when the Lord says toss it. King Solomon, though he was the richest and wisest king of the Old Testament, never had to fight in the battlefield. His battle was within his soul (mind and emotions). Don't allow your soul to be captive because then, your spirit is up for grabs.