Galatians 5:22 kratos - having an inner strength to master ones desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites. a person walking with the fruit of self control has an inner power over appetites, physical urges, passions, and desires There’s a part of us that needs controlling or that needs mastering. self - the flesh. Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.