Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 3:15
Source: Septuagint
Original
15But he, though parched up with thirst, reasoned that a draft reputed of equal value to blood, would be terribly dangerous to his soul.
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13and unperceived by the guardians of the gate, they went throughout the whole camp of the enemy in quest.
14And having boldly discovered the fountain, they filled out of it the draft for the king.
— 4 Maccabees 3:15 —
16Wherefore, setting up reasoning in opposition to his desire, he poured out the draft to God.
17For the temperate mind has power to conquer the pressure of the passions, and to quench the fires of excitement,