Below is a sermon outline on the topic of “Temperance” by evangelist Brad Shockley:

Temperance

2 Peter 1:6

I. What is Temperance?

1. Definition
   1. Temperance – “self-control, the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites” Thayer
   2. “moderation, self-control in the use of lawful things. Knowledge discovers the existence of things, and temperance determines the proper use of them.” – Brethren NT Commentary
2. NT Usage
   1. Found three times in the NT – 2 Pet. 1:6; Gal. 5:23; Acts 24:25

II. Temperance Exemplified

1. Joseph – Gen. 39:7-10
2. Daniel – Dan. 1:8
3. Jesus – Mt. 4:2

III. Changing – Becoming Temperate

1. Sinner – Rom. 3:23; Gal. 3:22
2. A New Creature – 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:11-17
3. The Spirit Filled Word – Rom. 8:9; Gal. 5:16, 25; Ps. 119:11; Eph. 3:16-17

IV. Importance of Temperance

1. A Habit of Holiness – 2 Pet. 1:6
2. A Foundation of Faith – Acts 24:24-25
3. A Fruit of the Spirit – Gal. 5:22-23
4. A Discipline – 1 Cor. 9:25

 

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