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Adventistische Schriften über: "Is the overcoming of appetite the foundation for victory over all other temptations?"
Answer
Yes, the overcoming of appetite is considered the decisive foundation for victory over all other temptations. Had people triumphed at this point, they would possess the moral strength to also triumph over every other temptation of Satan.
Since humanity's fall began with appetite, Christ began the work of redemption precisely there and defeated this temptation on behalf of humanity. A controlled appetite preserves the spiritual clarity necessary to distinguish between good and evil and to perfect character.
Moral Strength Through Victory Over Appetite
»The dominating power of appetite will prove to be ruin for thousands, whereas if it had triumphed at this point, it would have had the moral strength to achieve victory over every other temptation of Satan. But those who are slaves to appetite will fail to perfect the Christian character.«
Self-Control as the Basis of Every Reform
»Daniel and his companions achieved victory in the matter of appetite. This was the gateway, and the only way Satan was permitted to tempt Adam... A voluntary self‑control of appetite lies at the foundation of every reform. It means much to be faithful to God. It includes health reform.«
Christ overcame where Adam fell
»Adam fell through the indulgence of appetite; Christ overcame through the denial of appetite. And our only hope of regaining Eden lies in steadfast self‑control. If the power of indulged appetite was so strong upon the race that the divine Son of God had to endure an almost six‑week fast for the sake of humanity to break their hold, what a work lies before the Christian!«
Strengthening Spiritual Perception
»Since our first parents lost Eden through the indulgence of appetite, our only hope of regaining Eden is the decisive denial of appetite and passion. Abstinence in diet and mastery of all passions will preserve the intellect and grant spiritual and moral strength.«
Victory Over Small Things as a Source of Strength
»Those who do not overcome in small things will have no moral strength to resist greater temptations... While they are satisfied with adequate food and clothing, it will be an easy matter to keep heart and hands from being stained by greed and dishonesty.«
Original Sources (English)
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