Aristotle spoke of “the Golden Mean,” a balance between extremes.  He exalted courage, for example, considering it the midpoint between fear and recklessness.  He might look for a balance between spending nothing and spending too much, or between consuming entertainment and doing something creative yourself. Trouble is, for centuries Christians have taken Greek ideas and … Continue reading Fasting is the Antidote to Indulgence. Ephesians 5:18.