Mental control must be stronger than physical appetites or desires of the flesh. As thoughts are brought into complete harmony with revealed truth, actions will then become appropriate.
I am heir of all the ages - heir of their wealth of thought and high endeavor.
He is the rich man and enjoys the fruits of riches, who summer and winter forever can find delight in his own thoughts.
People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid.
That which holds the attention determines the action.