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Temperance (vs. Gluttony)

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Definition

"As the antidote to gluttony, temperance restores right relationship with food, drink, and physical pleasures — finding freedom through moderation and mindful consumption."

Classification

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Clinical Applications

  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional eating
  • Substance abuse
  • Overconsumption

CCMMP Integration

Fallen: Disordered appetite; fasting as expression of dependence on God

Virtue Overview

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