terça-feira, 25 de maio de 2010

Lesson 9: Temperance (1 Timothy 3, 2 Peter 1, 1 Corinthians 9, Romans 14)

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Lesson 9: Temperance (1 Timothy 3, 2 Peter 1, 1 Corinthians 9, Romans 14) — Is temperance the right goal for a Christian? My old Webster's dictionary tells me that the word temperance comes from the Latin for "moderation." The new Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as "moderation in action, thought or feeling." I hear Christians say that they are "sold-out for Jesus." Preachers tell me that I must give my heart 100% to Jesus. This is consistent with Deuteronomy 10:12 which tells me to serve God with "all" my heart and soul. It seems to me that 50% of my heart and soul would be more in accord with the goal of the moderate, temperate person. 100% seems a little extreme if moderation is the goal! Let's move cautiously into our study of the Bible and find out if temperance is truly God's goal for our life! More...


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