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(5/7/98)
"'To knowledge,' the Apostle Peter wrote, add 'temperance' (2 Peter
1:6). Temperance suggests sobriety and self-restraint in action. It
reminds one of covenants made."—Elder Russell M. Nelson, "These ...
Were Our Examples", General Conference, October 1991
(5/8/98)
"When the Lord taught that we should be temperate in all things, He
gave us invaluable words of wisdom. There is a tendency on the part of
nearly everyone to go to extremes in one way or another, so that often
we lose the true perspective of life."—Elder Mark E. Petersen, The
Way to Peace, p.246
(5/9/98)
"We do not require temperance societies; we do not require
extraordinary pledges, to cause us to be temperate. If we have been
converted to the Gospel of the Son of God, that makes us temperate.
There is more power and force in the everlasting Gospel, there is a
greater influence to persuade men to do right and to refrain from doing
evil than can he found in any organization that has ever been effected
in the midst of the children of men."—Elder Joseph W. McMurrin, Conference
Report, April 1903, p.63
(5/10/98)
"We believe in abstinence from all injurious practices, and from
the use of all hurtful things. Poison, in the judgment of the physician,
may be beneficial, under some conditions in life, as a momentary relief;
but poison, under any circumstance, should only be used as a temporary
expedient, necessary, perhaps, in our best judgment, for the time being,
for the instant—for sudden and certain desired relief—but the continued
use of that poison will fasten its fangs upon us, so to speak, in such a
way that by and by we will find that we are overpowered by it, and we
become slaves of the pernicious habit that becomes a tyrannical master
over us."—Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, p.239
(5/11/98)
"An attribute described by Peter as being part of the divine nature
is temperance. A priesthood holder is temperate. This means he is
restrained in his emotions and verbal expressions. He does things in
moderation and is not given to overindulgence. In a word, he has
self-control. He is the master of his emotions, not the other way
around."—Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.446
10/31/09
“Health,
happiness, peace of mind and character come through self-restraint.
The only thing that places man above the beast of the field is his
possession of spiritual gifts. Man’s earthly existence is but a test
as to whether he will concentrate his efforts his mind, his soul, upon
things which will contribute to the comfort and gratification of his
physical instincts and passions, or whether he will make life’s aims
and purposes the acquisition of spiritual qualities.” - David
O. McKay, “Conference Report,” April 1967, First Day–Morning
Meeting, p. 8
12/17/09
“Tempered glass, like tempered steel, undergoes a
well-controlled heating process which increases strength. Thus, when
tempered glass is under stress, it will not easily break into jagged
shards that can injure.
“Likewise, a temperate soul—one who is humble and full of love—is also a person of increased spiritual strength. With increased spiritual strength, we are able to develop self-mastery and to live with moderation. We learn to control, or temper, our anger, vanity, and pride. With increased spiritual strength, we can protect ourselves from the dangerous excesses and destructive addictions of today’s world.” – Kent D. Watson, “Being Temperate in All Things,” Ensign, November 2009
3/11/15
Security
for our families comes from learning self-control, avoiding the
excesses of this world, and being temperate in all things. Peace
of mind comes from strengthened faith in Jesus Christ. Happiness
comes from being diligent in keeping covenants made at baptism
and in the holy temples of the Lord. - Kent
D. Watson, “Being
Temperate in All Things,” Ensign (CR) October 2009
10/5/15
Yes,
Jesus was "tempted as we are in all things" yet He was
without sin (see Hebrews
4:15). Although He was moved by human emotions
throughout His life, there was an essential difference
between His expression of them and ours. His emotions were
always under control. Frequently ours are uncontrolled and
end in bitterness that endangers our own souls. He could
hate sin yet have compassion on the sinner. He was angered
at the narrowness and bigotry that closed men's minds to
truth, yet He was patient in His teachings. He loved all
mankind and jealously shepherded them against the evils of
the day. - Harold
B. Lee, "The Teachings of Harold B. Lee," edited by
Clyde J. Williams, p. 8