Self-denial
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· 19 viewsThe willingness to deny oneself possessions or status, in order to grow in holiness and commitment to God. This practice is commended and illustrated by Jesus Christ himself, and underlies Christian fellowship within the church.
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The wisdom of self-denial
The wisdom of self-denial
Be not among winebibbers;
Among riotous eaters of flesh:
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty:
And drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
See also Pr 25:16
Examples of self-denial in order to put God first
Examples of self-denial in order to put God first
Da 1:8; Heb 11:25
See also Le 23:29; Je 35:6; Da 10:3; Lk 1:15; Lk 7:33
Self-denial is a requirement of following Jesus Christ
Self-denial is a requirement of following Jesus Christ
Mt 16:24; Ac 21:13; Php 3:7; 1 Pe 2:11
See also Mt 5:29; Mt 6:10; Mt 9:9 the calling of Matthew; Mt 10:37–38 the cost of being a disciple; Mt 18:8; Mt 19:21 the rich young man; Mt 19:27 Peter left everything to follow Jesus Christ; Mt 19:29 the rewards of self-denial for the sake of the gospel; Lk 5:11; Lk 14:33; Lk 21:34; Ac 20:24; Ro 6:2; Ro 6:6; Ro 6:11; Ro 8:13; Ro 12:1; Ro 13:14; 1 Co 6:12; 1 Co 9:25–27; 2 Co 8:5 the example of the Macedonian churches; Ga 2:20; Ga 5:16; Ga 5:23; Col 3:3; Col 3:5; 2 Ti 2:21; Tt 2:12–13; Jas 4:7; 1 Pe 4:2
Self-denial for the sake of others
Self-denial for the sake of others
Ru 2:11; Php 2:4 Esther put her own life at risk for the sake of her people
See also Ex 32:32; Es 4:16
Self-denial for the sake of those weak in their faith:
Self-denial for the sake of those weak in their faith:
Ro 14:21; Ro 15:1; 1 Co 8:13; 1 Co 9:23
1 Co 10:24; 1 Co 10:33; 1 Co 12:15; Eph 4:2; Eph 5:21; Php 2:17; Php 2:20–21 the example of Timothy; Col 1:24; 2 Ti 2:10; Tt 3:2; 1 Pe 3:8; 1 Pe 5:5
Self-denial and the example of Jesus Christ
Self-denial and the example of Jesus Christ
Mt 26:39; 2 Co 8:9
See also Ps 40:7; Is 53:7; Mt 11:29; Jn 13:1–17; Ro 15:3; Eph 5:1–2; Php 2:5–8