Temperance — Topics — True Gospel Canada

Overview

Temperance, or self-control, is a fundamental virtue for the Christian life. It involves restraint from excess in eating, drinking, and other pursuits, and demonstrates our commitment to honor God with our bodies. The Bible presents temperance as essential for spiritual maturity and effective Christian witness.

Key Scriptures

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31, NIV).

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23, NIV).

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control" (2 Peter 1:5-6, NIV).

Application

Examine areas where you lack self-control—whether food, media, sleep, or spending—and ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you to make choices that honor God and reflect His character in your daily decisions.

Scripture References 29

Esther 1:7 Esther 1:8 Proverbs 23:1 Proverbs 23:2 Proverbs 23:3 Daniel 1:12 Daniel 1:13 Daniel 1:14 Daniel 1:15 Daniel 1:16 1 Thessalonians 5:6 1 Thessalonians 5:7 1 Thessalonians 5:8 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Timothy 3:3 Titus 1:7 Titus 1:8 Titus 2:2 Titus 2:3 2 Peter 1:5 2 Peter 1:6 Proverbs 25:16 Daniel 1:8 Romans 13:14 1 Corinthians 9:25 1 Corinthians 9:27 Philippians 4:5 1 Timothy 3:8 Titus 2:12

Full Topical Reference List 29 total — Nave's Topical Bible

General references

1 Corinthians 9:25 1 Corinthians 9:27 1 Thessalonians 5:6 1 Thessalonians 5:7 1 Thessalonians 5:8 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Timothy 3:3 1 Timothy 3:8 2 Peter 1:5 2 Peter 1:6 Daniel 1:8 Daniel 1:12 Daniel 1:13 Daniel 1:14 Daniel 1:15 Daniel 1:16 Esther 1:7 Esther 1:8 Philippians 4:5 Proverbs 23:1 Proverbs 23:2 Proverbs 23:3 Proverbs 25:16 Romans 13:14 Titus 1:7 Titus 1:8 Titus 2:2 Titus 2:3 Titus 2:12

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