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 Moderation (re:Wine) 

Wine\96Feb08:00:41.FAQ - reply to a Curious Questioner--

>>CQ2> Might be a good time to define temperance... which is NOT moderation in all things.

>CQ> All things should be examined in the light of God's word. When we define things we should always keep in mind the Biblical definitions. However, temperance is not a Biblical word.
Temperance in the Bible: "And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee." (Acts 24:25)

BibleTemperance : "But the -fruit- of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Gal.5:22,23)

BibleTemperance : "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." (2Pet.1:5-7)

(See also 1Cor.9:25, Titus 1:7,8 & 2:1,2 :)
>CQ> Webster sees it in both lights... moderation and abstinence.
>Old Webster> tem'per-ance, n. 1. Moderation: Particularly, habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions: restrained or moderate indulgence: as, temperance in eating and drinking; specifically, -total- abstinence from intoxicating liquors.

>Old Webster> synonym for Moderation: Abstinence.

Moderation then, is not partaking of a little evil, but abstinence from all evil.

Grace be to your heart in love, for Jesus' sake. Amen. --Richard

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