Playlist: Moderation (topic)
Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModeration in dress and behavior is a vital principle for Christians, reflecting God's way of life. As the firstfruits of the Kingdom of God, we must be concerned with moderation and propriety, ensuring that our choices align with modesty and holiness. Moderation, often translated as sobriety in some Bible versions, signifies …
Optimus Modus
Sermonette by Mike FordProverbs 25:16 stresses that moderation is the best policy. Of all the fruits of God's Holy Spirit, self-control is the most difficult to attain.
The Essence of Self-Control
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModeration is a vital component of self-control, essential for mastering our passions and desires. It is the virtue that keeps our appetites in check, ensuring our rational will governs our conduct without being swayed by sensuous desires. As a key element, moderation enables us to discipline our bodies, much like an athlete …
True Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughModeration, as a vital aspect of self-control, is essential in mastering our desires and impulses to align with a higher purpose. It requires a deliberate and conscious effort to manage our behaviors, especially in areas prone to excess such as food, drink, spending, and speech. When faced with overwhelming urges, moderation …
How to Have a Great Feast
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAt the Feast of Tabernacles, God grants permission to eat and drink what our hearts desire, yet this must be balanced with self-control. We are reminded to be temperate, ensuring that we do not allow indulgence to enslave us, as overindulgence in food or drink reflects a lack of control and can hinder our spiritual race. While …
Maintaining Good Health (Part 11)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature often deceives us into ignoring plain truths for the sake of instant gratification, gambling with the consequences of our choices. This tendency to rationalize and overlook danger is evident in the way many persist in harmful habits, convincing themselves that negative outcomes will not affect them. The prudent, …
Maintaining Good Health (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod provides instruction through the act of eating, emphasizing the importance of moderation and self-control as a reflection of His character. In Proverbs 23:1-3, He warns to consider carefully what is before you when dining with a ruler and to curb your appetite, even to the point of putting a knife to your throat if you are …
Displaying Virtuous Character
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModeration is a vital component of self-control, which is essential for reflecting God's nature and glorifying Him. As representatives of the Kingdom of God, everything we do must be carried out appropriately, politely, and graciously, ensuring order and consistency in our actions. Good godly sense guides us to exercise …
Christians in the Spotlight
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs lights in the world, we represent God wherever we are and in whatever we are doing, especially at occasions like the Feast of Tabernacles where we have great exposure to the world. Many people we come into contact with know, at least superficially, that we are members of a church, and thus our behavior reflects on God …
Essential Characteristics of Our Calling
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn striving to walk worthy of the calling with which we are called, as urged in Ephesians 4:1-3, we must embody virtues that reflect a balanced life and maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Among these virtues, moderation is essential, as it aligns with propriety and suitability in our conduct. As highlighted …
Are You Dissipating Your Own Energy?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsModeration, in the biblical sense, is equated with sanity and sober-mindedness, reflecting a balance in desires and passions. It stands in opposition to silliness, frivolity, excess, and extreme stimulation. A lack of moderation often manifests as misapplied activity, where one overexerts and dissipates both physical and …
The March Toward Globalism (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind, as stated in II Timothy 1:7. This sound mind, translated from the Greek word "sosronismos," encompasses qualities such as moderation, self-control, discipline, and balance, measured against human nature which tends toward excess. Human nature, …
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 3)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the context of social interactions and church activities, moderation is a key principle of etiquette and good manners, especially concerning the use of alcohol. At events like the Feast of Tabernacles, the handling of alcoholic beverages sends a significant message. If a host offers only alcohol without food, or continuously …
Maintaining Good Health (Part 10)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of moderation is a vital principle for achieving balance in life, reflecting the consistent nature of laws that produce outcomes based on our actions. In Philippians 4:5, the call to let your gentleness be known to all men is often translated as moderation in some versions, encompassing a range of meanings such as …
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasFor God's chosen saints, called out of the world, the pursuit of the Spirit of God is of utmost importance. Extremism in this pursuit is no vice, as it aligns with the liberty in law that we are called to uphold. Similarly, moderation in the pursuit of perfection is no virtue, for we are urged to strive relentlessly toward the …
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Six)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Feast of Tabernacles, as outlined in Deuteronomy 16:13-15, is a time of rejoicing after the autumn harvest, when people are flush with resources and ready for a break from labor. God commands us to rejoice during this eight-day feast, setting up a test of how we handle abundance. In Deuteronomy 14:22-27, He instructs us to …