Alma 38

In 1994, Bruce C. Hafen and his wife Marie said:

“Is self-denial wise because something is wrong with our passions, or because something is right with our passions? Alma taught his son: ‘See that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love.’ (Alma 38:12; emphasis added.) He did not say eliminate or even suppress your passions, but bridle them—harness, channel, and focus them. Why? Because discipline makes possible a richer, deeper love” ("The Belonging Heart").

 On March 2, 2010, Elder Hafen visited BYU-Idaho and gave a devotional under the title "Bridle Your Passions." Highly suggest reading it. I think it's interesting that Alma the younger taught his son Shiblon this. That Mormon included it when compiling the Book of Mormon. This means it is meant for our day. Bridle your passions. What does this mean to you?