The Purpose of True Temperance

Questions and Answers

Why do Satan laughs at those who decide to give up tobacco and intoxicating liquor by degrees?

Because Satan knows they will fail

Because they are not seeking help from God

Because they are trying to reform

Because they are not giving up completely (correct)

God will not help those who ask for grace to overcome tobacco and intoxicating liquor.

False

What is the purpose of giving up tobacco and intoxicating liquor, according to the text?

To glorify God in our body and spirit

We are seeking for ______________________ treasure.

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Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:

Moral courage = The ability to say 'No' to temptation Heavenly angels = Beings that can connect with those who resist temptation Worldly companions = Those who draw us away from our allegiance to Christ Jesus Christ = The one who helps us overcome temptation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of all true temperance effort?

To bring the man into living connection with the infinite God Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, circumstances can work reform.

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What is the result of the adversary of souls' success in enfeebling and degrading the physical powers?

The surrender to evil of the whole being, resulting in ruin and death. Signup and view all the answers

The ______________________ power of reason, sanctified by divine grace, is to bear sway in our lives.

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Match the following quotes with their corresponding sources:

The body is the only medium through which the mind and the soul are developed for the upbuilding of character. = c) The Ministry of Healing, 129, 130 Circumstances cannot work reform. = b) Counsels on Diet and Foods, 35 Shall those who have had more opportunities and much precious light, who enjoy the advantages of education, make the plea that they cannot cut away from unhealthful practices? = a) Testimonies for the Church 6:111 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

True Temperance Effort

Real success in helping the tempted and fallen is achieved when Christ reshapes their character, bringing them into a living connection with God.
The goal of true temperance effort is to bring about a reformation in the heart, not just a change in circumstances.

Christ's Work in the Heart

Men will never be truly temperate until the grace of Christ becomes an abiding principle in their heart.
Christianity aims to reform the heart, not just external behavior.
External efforts at reform will always fail, but Christ's work from within will lead to true reform.

Self-Control and the Body

The loss of self-control was a devastating result of the original apostasy.
Regaining self-control is essential for real progress and character development.
The body is the medium through which the mind and soul are developed, so it must be brought under the control of the higher powers of the being.
The adversary of souls targets the physical powers to enfeeble and degrade them, leading to surrender to evil.

The Power of Reason and Will

The passions must be controlled by the will, which is itself under the control of God.
The kingly power of reason, sanctified by divine grace, must rule in our lives.

Futility of Gradual Reform

Attempts to stop unhealthy practices gradually will fail, and Satan will laugh at such decisions.
True reform requires planting one's feet firmly on principle, determined not to engage in harmful practices like drinking or smoking.
Moral courage to say "No" squarely and positively is essential for true reform.

God's Help in the Battle

Giving up unhealthy habits like tobacco and intoxicating liquor will be a hard battle, but God will help.
Asking for grace to overcome and believing in God's help is essential.
One must prioritize allegiance to Christ and seek heavenly treasure, rather than being drawn away by worldly companions.