Affirmation 23 Temperance – Moral virtue June 30, 2025 / June 30, 2025 by Sara | Leave a Comment Temperance - Moral virtue Refers to self-control, moderation, and balance, particularly in relation to desires and pleasures.Temperance is the virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures that our desires stay within the limits of what is honorable and reasonable.Temperance helps individuals live a virtuous and balanced life, making choices not driven by momentary desires, but by reason and moral principles. It protects against addictions and excesses that can harm the individual or others. Read more » affermation Temperance - Moral virtue