Berean Studies: Ber04 - Temperance And Self-Control

Berean Studies / Ber04 - Temperance And Self-Control

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1. What is the importance of self-control?

2. Is self-control necessary in the interest of others?

3. Are we to be ‘temperate in all things’?

4. Does self-control imply purification of the thoughts and intents of the heart?

5. Does temperance or self-control apply to our language?

6. Does self-control extend to business affairs?
1Ti 6:10; R2355 col. 1 ś4

(1Ti 6:10) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

R2355 c1 p4

The Christian's temperance is to extend to his business. He is to be moderate in his aims and ambitions, in his money-getting and money-saving. He is to remember that under the Lord's call the riches which he seeks for are heavenly and not earthly, and that the Master says, "How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the Kingdom." Christian moderation, then, will seek first the Kingdom of heaven, esteeming that its attainment would be great riches, and cheaply bought, even at the cost of earthly welfare, riches and comforts.

7. Why is temperance necessary in our eating and drinking?

8. Should we be temperate in our joys as well as in our sorrows?

9. Is it possible to be intemperate in studying the Scriptures and in attending religious meetings?

10. What is the relation of the ‘new will’ toward the control of the flesh?

11. What is the duty of the Church toward those ‘new creatures’ who are lacking in self-control?

12. Why is self-control an essential qualification in an Elder ?

13. Why is it important that parents exercise self-control?

14. How can suggestion be applied in teaching children self-control?

15. How can we cultivate self-control?

16. What other most important grace will naturally be developed by attaining a large measure of self-control?