# Is “Moderation in all things” in the Bible?

> No. “Moderation in all things” is not in the Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/moderation-in-all-things
By Andrew Kittridge · October 28, 2026

Paul does say that athletes exercise self-control in all things (1 Corinthians 9:25), and self-control is part of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Not in the Bible. Origin uncertain.

## What the Bible says instead

> Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.
>
> — [1 Corinthians 9:25](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-corinthians/9#25) (Lumin Translation)

> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. No law stands against such things.
>
> — [Galatians 5:22-23](https://www.lumin.faith/read/galatians/5#22) (Lumin Translation)

## Common questions

### Is “Moderation in all things” in the Bible?

No. “Moderation in all things” is not in the Bible. Paul does say that athletes exercise self-control in all things (1 Corinthians 9:25), and self-control is part of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

### What does the Bible say instead?

Read 1 Corinthians 9:25, Galatians 5:22-23. Paul does say that athletes exercise self-control in all things (1 Corinthians 9:25), and self-control is part of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

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