"Let your moderation be known to all men.”
(Phil. 4:5)
If there is not a moderation of legitimate things in our lives, then there will be a condemnation. When this happens, we believe the answer is abstinence from these God-given enjoyments. And, because we are not disciplined by grace, we impose our restrictions upon others, begrudging them of finding joy in doing those same lawful things which we refuse to be moderate in.
This is why I say the “temperance” movement of old was a misnomer. In actuality, it was the “abstinence” movement. Giving up things you enjoy is not the answer; the answer is found in the inspired word “moderation.” God has given us richly all things to enjoy, but we are not to misuse or abuse these privileges by going to the extreme.
" Eating a bar of chocolate is moderation; consuming a box of chocolates is excess. And so it is with all good things in life."
(rds)
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