Thematic Bible: In speech self-control, duty of
Thematic Bible
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the lusts of the flesh
"Everything is permissible for me [to do];" but not everything is profitable. [Note: The words in quote marks in this and the following verse are thought to have been commonly held views of that day, to which Paul gives an inspired reply]. "Everything is permissible for me [to do];" but I will not be ruled by anything.
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So, do not allow [the practice of] sin to rule your mortal bodies, so that you obey its desires.
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Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the spirit
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » A cardinal virtue
And for this very reason, you people should make every effort to develop goodness along with your faith, and knowledge along with your goodness, and self-control along with your knowledge, and endurance along with your self-control, and godliness along with your endurance, and brotherly kindness along with your godliness, and with your brotherly kindness, develop love.
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the life
And as he discussed the matters of doing right, and [maintaining] self control and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and answered, "Go on away for now; I will call you back when it is convenient for me."
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Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the tongue
For we all make mistakes in many areas [of life]. If anyone does not make a mistake in what he says, he is a perfect person, capable of keeping a tight rein on his whole life also.
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