Continence
/KON-tih-nens/
Summary
Self-restraint, particularly sexual self-control, commended in Scripture for those who possess the gift while marriage is recommended for others.
☩Biblical Teaching
Job made a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully. Jesus warned that looking with lust is adultery of the heart. Paul commended continence for those with the gift, while advising marriage for those who cannot exercise self-control.
Key verses:Job 31:1Matthew 5:27-28Matthew 19:121 Corinthians 7:1-91 Corinthians 9:27
