"Temperance" is a word in ENGLISH
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of
the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence;
moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the
indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes
abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
Moderation of passion; patience; calmness;
sedateness.
Well, I - you know, the scripture says that God works by faith. And you have to have faith. You have to have trust in God so that God can work.
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A guy stumbles through the front door of a bar, ambles up to the bartender and orders a beer. The bartender looks at the drunk man and says,"I'm sorry sir, but I can't serve you...you've already had too much to drink." The guy swears and walks out of the bar. Five minutes later the guy comes flying through the side door of the bar, and yells for a beer. Again the bartender says,"I'm sorry, sir...but I can't serve you...you've already had too much to drink!" Ten minutes later, the same guy comes barrel-assing through the back door of the bar, storms up to the bartender, and demands a beer. Again, the bartender says to the man..."I'm really sorry, sir, but you've had too much to drink...you're going to have to leave!" The guy looks quizzically at the bartender and says finally, "My God, man... How many bars do you work at?!!!"
The restraint which a person imposes upon his desires and passions; the act or power of refraining from indulgence of …
Read the complete definitionExercising restraint as to the indulgence of desires or passions; temperate; moderate.
Read the complete definitionAn undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
Read the complete definitionOne who is moderate in his notions, or not restrained by precise settled limits in opinion; one who indulges freedom …
Read the complete definitionModerate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.
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