“Set aside now and then a number of days during which you will be content with the plainest of food, and very little of it, and with rough, coarse clothing, and will ask yourself, ‘Is this what one used to dread?”Seneca
In modern life, we can practice this by occasionally choosing to simplify our meals and wardrobe, reminding ourselves that we can be content with less. For example, opting for a simple homemade soup and salad for dinner can help us appreciate the basic nourishment without excess.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Temperance is about practicing self-control and moderation in all aspects of life, including food and material possessions. By intentionally choosing simplicity in our meals and clothing, we cultivate contentment and gratitude for what we have rather than constantly seeking more. Hebrews 13:5 reminds us to be content with what we have, for God has promised to never leave or forsake us.