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Self Denial

/self-dih-NY-ul/

Summary

The relinquishing of everything that opposes divine command and spiritual welfare—essential to following Christ.

☩Christ's Command

Jesus requires self-denial of all disciples: denying self, taking up the cross, and following Him. 'He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.' Whoever would save his life must lose it for Christ's sake.

Key verses:Matthew 16:24-25Matthew 10:37-39Mark 8:34-35Luke 9:23-24Luke 14:26-33

☩What Must Be Denied

The understanding must be denied when it leans on itself independent of divine instruction. The will must be denied so far as it opposes God's will. Inordinate affections must be denied. Worldly honors, profits, friends, and relatives must be denied when they oppose truth. Even our own righteousness must be denied—not depending on it for salvation.

Key verses:Proverbs 3:5-6Ephesians 1:5Colossians 3:5Genesis 12:1Philippians 3:7-9

☩Examples

Abraham offered Isaac. David refused to offer what cost him nothing. Daniel abstained from the king's food. Peter and the apostles left all to follow Christ. Paul counted all things loss for the excellency of knowing Christ. The widow gave her two mites—all her living.

Key verses:Genesis 22:1-122 Samuel 24:24Daniel 10:3Mark 2:14Philippians 3:7-8Mark 12:43-44Luke 5:11, 27

Related Verses91 mentions

Matthew· 13 verses

4:205:295:308:1910:37

1 Corinthians· 11 verses

4:126:128:109:159:18

Luke· 9 verses

5:275:289:239:249:57

Acts· 9 verses

4:344:364:3720:2220:24

See Also

Christ at the Cross - Cristo en la Cruz
Cross
Humility
Humility
Sensuality
Sensuality

References

  1. 1.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).
  2. 2.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).
  3. 3.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).
  4. 4.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).
  5. 5.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).
  6. 6.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).
  7. 7.Charles Buck, "Self-Denial," in A Theological Dictionary (Charles Buck (London), 1802).