Summary: Episode #025 Recorded Monday, June 24, 2013 "Manly Marks: Temperance" HOST: Chris Clevenger Show Notes: By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul provides nine qualities that we refer to as "the Fruits of the Spirit." (Galatians 5:22-23) These characteristics are the outgrowth of the Word of God, the seed of the Kingdom (Luke 8:11), when it is planted in our hearts. The nineth Manly Mark is Temperance. The Greek Word for "temperance" comes from a word that literally means "in power" or "in control" Temperance is "holding in hand the passions and desires." Essentially it is the opposite of the adultery, fornication, and laciviousness. (Gal. 5:19) "When a man fails in life he usually says, ” I am as God made me.” When he succeeds he proudly proclaims himself a ” self-made man.” Man is placed into this world not as a finality,— but as a possibility. Man’s greatest enemy is,—himself. Man in his weakness is the creature of circumstances; man in his strength is the creator of circumstances. Whether he be victim or victor depends largely on himself...At each moment of man’s life he is either a King or a slave." (Self control, its Kingship and Majesty by William George Jordan, 1905) Temperance Requires Self-Motivation (1 Cor. 9:19-24) Temperance Requires Self-Control (1 Cor. 9:25-26) Temperance Requires Self-Discipline (1 Cor. 9:27) Your Feedback Submit your feedback or suggest future topics via email (manliness@thelightnetwork.tv) or voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out! Thanks. Previous Episodes Click here to see all of the episodes of Biblical Manliness with Chris Clevenger. Subscription Links
