Thematic Bible: In speech self-control, duty of
Thematic Bible
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the lusts of the flesh
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the spirit
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » A cardinal virtue
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the life
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the tongue
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.