The Courage of Abstinence

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ner at the Bishop of Chester’s, Hannah More urged Dr. Johnson to take a little wine. He replied, “I can’t drink a little, child, and, therefore, I never touch it. Abstinence is as easy to me as temperance would be difficult.” Many are ruined because they are destitute of the same courage.

The point

Dr. Johnson's declaration that abstinence was easy for him while temperance would be difficult showed his wisdom in self-knowledge and discipline.

Scripture

1 Corinthians 6:12Proverbs 22:3

Audience

Adults

Tone

Admiring · Practical

To tell aloud

under a minute · 52 words

Subjects

Character Temperance Wisdom Abstinence For Excuse Self-Control Discipline

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