Bible Verses About Temperance

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;