Continence

From Conservapedia
This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Conservative (talk | contribs) at 14:36, May 18, 2024. It may differ significantly from current revision.
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Continence is the ability to control and direct sexual desires, or concupiscence (strong desire, especially sexual desire) of the flesh, and their consequences. It is a part of the virtue of temperance, which is about moderating physical desires. Continence is also defined as abstaining from even the licit gratifications of marriage.

External links