Bible verses about "moderation" | Twentieth_Century

²¹ The right course is to abstain from meat or wine or, indeed, anything that is a stumbling-block to your Brother.

²⁰ Since, with Christ, you became dead to the puerile teaching of this world, why do you submit, as though your life were still that of the world, ²¹ To such ordinances as 'Do not handle, or taste, or touch'? ²² For all the things referred to in them cease to exist when used. You are following mere human directions and instructions. ²³ Such prohibitions appear reasonable where there is a desire for self-imposed service, and so-called 'humility,' and harsh treatment of the body, but are of no real value against the indulgence of our earthly nature.

¹⁸ Do not drink wine to excess, for that leads to profligacy; but seek to be filled with the Spirit of God, and speak to one another in psalms and hymns and sacred songs. ¹⁹ Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord. ²⁰ Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

¹⁰ Love of money is a source of all kinds of evil; and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the Faith, and have been pierced to the heart by many a regret.

³ So, too, that the older women should be reverent in their demeanor, and that they should avoid scandal, and beware of becoming slaves to drink;

²³ Do not continue to drink water only, but take a little wine on account of the weakness of your stomach, and your frequent ailments.

⁸ Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

⁵ Let your forbearing spirit be plain to every one. The Lord is near.

¹³ Remember, Brothers, to you the Call came to give you freedom. Only do not make your freedom an opportunity for self-indulgence, but serve one another in a loving spirit.

¹⁸ Do not drink wine to excess, for that leads to profligacy; but seek to be filled with the Spirit of God, and speak to one another in psalms and hymns and sacred songs.

⁷ Above all, set an example of doing good. Show sincerity in your teaching, and a serious spirit;

²⁵ Every athlete exercises self-restraint in everything; they, indeed, for a crown that fades, we for one that is unfading.

¹² Everything is allowable for me! Yes, but everything is not profitable. Everything is allowable for me! Yes, but for my part, I will not let myself be enslaved by anything.