The Cincinnati Church

SELF-RESTRAINT

Sober: “Moderate, temperate, avoiding excess, in respect of the use of food and drink; not given to the
indulgence of appetite. Of demeanor, speech, etc.: Grave, serious, solemn, indicating or implying a
serious mind or purpose.”
Moderation: “Limitation, restriction; a fixed limit; a restricting provision or clause. Control, rule,
governance.”
Temperance: “The practice or habit of restraining oneself in provocation, passion, desire, etc.; rational
self-restraint.”
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There is a profound need in our society to be reminded of the value of self-restraint.