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Marked by self-control; of sound moral judgment. A sober Christian denies himself worldly pleasures <Titus 2:12>. This allows him to be always alert, able to guard against Satan's attacks <1 Pet. 5:8> and ready to receive the revelation of Christ <1 Pet. 1:13>.
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
(Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)