Definitions of temperance
that fact of not drinking alcoholic drinks
His mother was involved in working for temperance.
the careful control of certain aspects of your behaviour, especially things that can be bad for you such as drinking too much alcohol or overeating
Karate teaches self-discipline, emotional intelligence and temperance.
the fact of doing things in moderation (=not too much); self-restraint
From there, we are taught love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance.