Self denial
Many modern days Christians believe they are entitled to good things because they believe in God and His Word. Well… This is not quite what the Scriptures say. Self denial simply means: not to seek our own interests and pursue personal ambitions. In other words, it’s setting other people first – and in our context, it’s putting God and His kingdom at the very core of our daily lives. Jesus’ life and ministry reflect the perfect example of self-denial. He was the Son of God (and still is), yet He left His throne in Heaven, to come to the earth to “seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He had no worldly… more
If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to...
Matthew 16:24-26