Asceticism

Asceticism

(A philosophy that leads to severe austerities in subordinating the body to the control of the moral attributes of the mind)
Extreme application of
- Rebuked by Jesus
  Matthew 11:19 ; Luke 7:34
- Rebuked by Paul
  Colossians 2:20-23 ; 1 Timothy 4:1-4 1 Timothy 4:8
See STOICISM
INSTANCES OF THE PRACTICE OF
- John the Baptist
  Matthew 11:18 ; Luke 7:33
- Those who practiced celibacy "for the kingdom of heavens sake,"
  Matthew 19:12

Bibliography Information

Nave, Orville J. "Entry for 'Asceticism'". "Nave's Topical Bible". . 1896.