are you too reactive?

in this episode of this is kingdom, hosts grace, tj, talon, and hollis explore the often overlooked christian virtue of temperance, inspired by elder ulisses soares’s talk adorned with the virtue of temperance. they share personal stories and biblical examples, including jesus’s response to the woman caught in adultery and his compassion toward peter, to highlight the power of pausing before reacting and choosing love and self control over reactivity, as well as being intentional about what we allow to shape our thoughts and actions. the episode also features a shoutout to nfl player garrett bowles for his community service and encourages listeners to vote for him for the walter payton man of the year award.