he “fruit” of “temperance” must be shown in our life in order to obtain Heaven at last Galatians 5:22-23. In the absence of “temperance” we show that we have not obtained the grace of God, revealed by the Holy Spirit in the New Testament (Jn. 16:13; II Pet. 1:3). Paul said to the elders of Ephesus, that the “word of his God's grace... is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified” (Acts 20:32). God's Word is powerful in the Christian's life, and is able to produce temperance, as it presents and we meet the conditions of God's grace by which we are able to have His forgiveness and the new life in Christ (Acts 2:38-41; Eph. 2:8-10). Life is a series of planting, cultivating, pruning, weeding, watering, growing and sharing. If we have planted the seed of Truth in our heart, we will see God's grace at work in our life in “temperance” (Rom. 6:12-13). None grow spiritually by accident. But the Word, in “an honest and good heart,” brings forth the good fruit of “temperance” (Lk. 8:11-15).

The Meaning of “Temperance”

The fruit of “temperance” means much more than saying one does not drink too much and therefore is a temperate person! It has to do with self-control, self-discipline, and ruling our spirit (Prov. 16:32). It means then that.we have control of all of our actions in life, especially our passions, temper, lust, and evil thoughts.