The action of temperance in a believer's life is the action of self control.
Self is a very powerful influence.
In fact, self constitutes the very fiber of man. When the Spirit of God is quenched in the world the spirit of self gratification takes over. The Battle For Self Control Deep inside my being, Driving me along, Self preserving actions, Sometimes steer me wrong. Sin's perverting power, Often blinds, it seems. Changing need for living, Into prideful schemes.