Temperance
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The virtue of temperance[1] is often neglected in a list of virtues[2] but it is inclusive of self-control and restraint. The sacrifice often required to manifest temperance without fault will enhance Friendliness, secure Justice, and press Truthfulness.
It will often require an element of sacrifice and charity[3] to strengthen and encourage other virtues. It is also associated with abstinence from something desired like moderation in drinking alcoholic beverages, food and other sources of pleasure of indulgence.
The moderation can become habitual in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderated indulgence.
- ↑ 1466 ~ἐγκράτεια~ egkrateia \@eng-krat’-i-ah\@ from 1468; TDNT-2:339,196; {See TDNT 208} n f AV-temperance 4; 4
- 1) self-control (the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, esp. his sensual appetites)
- ↑ A List of virtues
- 1) Courage – bravery and valor
- 2) Temperance – self-control and restraint (tempered by Friendliness, Justice, and Truthfulness).
- 3) Liberality – bigheartedness, charity, and generosity (tempered by Good Temper, Magnificence, and Truthfulness).
- 4) Magnificence – radiance, joie de vivre (tempered by Honor, Justice, and Truthfulness).
- 5) Pride – Love of self-satisfaction (tempered by Liberality, Honor, and Truthfulness).
- 6) Honor – respect, reverence, admiration (tempered by Liberality, Justice, and Truthfulness)
- 7) Good Temper – equanimity, level-headedness (tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 8) Friendliness – conviviality, care, and sociability(tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 9) Truthfulness – straightforwardness, frankness and candor (tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 10) Wit – a sense of humor – (tempered by Good Temper, Magnificence, and Pride).
- 11) Friendship – camaraderie and companionship (tempered by etc., etc., and etc.).
- 12) Justice – impartiality, evenhandedness and fairness (tempered by Liberality, Courage, and Truthfulness).
- 13) Wisdom - prudence, a knowledge of Right Reason, common sense.
- ↑ The Seven Virtues of creation: Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, righteousness, Temperance, Prudence, and according to Paul charity is the greatest (1 Corinthians 13:13).