Dictionary of Bible Themes The classic virtue of temperate conduct, especially the avoidance of extremes. Scripture commends moderation as a way of life for Christians, while stressing the need for total commitment to God. Ecclesiastes 7:16-18The ideal of moderation Exodus 21:23-25Moderation in a legal context See also Leviticus 24:17-22The purpose of this legislation was not to encourage vengeance but to moderate or restrain it. Numbers 35:9-15pp Dt 4:41-43 pp Dt 19:1-10 One purpose of cities of refuge was to moderate the revenge of families of the murdered. Proverbs 17:27Moderation in personal and social relations See also Genesis 43:29-31Proverbs 12:16; 23:4 Galatians 5:22-23 Titus 2:11-12 Moderation in personal ethics See also Proverbs 15:16Matthew 5:33-37 Moderation in matters of wealth is affirmed. Colossians 4:6Moderation in speech is commended: Ephesians 5:181 Thessalonians 5:6-8 1 Timothy 3:2-3,8,11 Titus 1:7-8; 2:2-8 Ecclesiastes 7:16-17 Moderation in religious activity See also Matthew 23:23-261 Corinthians 14:26-33 Revelation 3:15-16 Moderation must not lead to being spiritually lukewarm See also Revelation 3:1-2See also 5495 revenge & retaliation5851 excuse 5857 fame 5935 riddles 7340 clean and unclean 8207 commitment 8241 ethics, basis of 8308 modesty 8339 self-control 8401 challenges |
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