What does the Bible say about temperance?

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• Galatians 5:23

  gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

• 1 Corinthians 9:27

  but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.

• Titus 2:12

  instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

• 2 Peter 1:6

  and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

• Proverbs 25:16

  Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, Lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

• Galatians 5:22-25

  [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. [24] Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts. [25] If we live by the Spirit, let's also walk by the Spirit.

• Romans 12:1-2

  [1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

• 1 Corinthians 9:25

  Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

• Romans 13:14

  But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

• 1 Peter 5:8

  Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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