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2 Sermon Illustrations on Abstinence

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Abstinence in Christian preaching often refers to the deliberate choice to refrain from certain behaviors, especially those leading to sin or harm, as a form of spiritual discipline and self-control (1 Corinthians 9:27). Illustrations commonly use practical or humorous images, such as physical restraints or role models, to emphasize the power and benefits of saying no to temptation (Galatians 5:22-23).

Abstinence, as a Remedy

Wearing spectacles over the mouth humorously suggests abstinence can restore weakened eyes.

An elderly gentleman, accustomed to indulge, entered the room of a certain inn, where sat a grave friend by the fire. Lifting a pair of green spectacles upon his forehead, rubbing his inflamed eyes, and calling for hot brandy and water, he complained that "his eyes were getting weaker and weaker, and that even spectacles didn't seem to do them any good."—"I'll tell thee, friend," replied the Quaker, "what I think. If thee was to wear thy spectacles over thy mouth for a few months, thy eyes would get round again." # OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

# ABSTINENCE.

from New Cyclopaedia of Prose Illustrations · Elon Foster

Deacon Barnes And The Drunkard

A drunkard was encouraged to abstain by following a respected temperate man's example.

A man once addicted to intemperance, but who for some months had entirely abstained, though he had not joined the Temperance Society, took occasion not long since to relate, in a temperance meeting, his experience in regard to the influence of temperate drinkers of respectable standing in society, upon the habits of the drunkard. "Many a time," said he, "have I gone to Captain Johnson's tavern and waited for half an hour, or an hour, for some respectable man to come in and go to the bar and call for liquor. After a while, Deacon Barnes would come in and call for some spirit and water. Then I could get up to the bar and do as he did."

Deacon Barnes hearing of this, asked him if it was so.

"It is," said the man.

"Well," rejoined the deacon, "you shall hang on me no longer. I joined the Temperance Society yesterday."

"Did you?"

"Yes."

"Well, then I will join to-day, for I can do without liquor as long as Deacon Barnes can." He did join, and remained a consistent temperance man afterwards.

# 4. Illustrious Examples of Total Abstinence.

from Cyclopaedia of Moral and Religious Anecdotes · Kazlitt Arvine

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