self-denial

Sharing in His Suffering

This article identifies what it means for Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ, carry their cross behind him, and live a life of self-denial.

For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ. Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Love's Illusion True Self-esteem does indeed set us on the Right Path

This article looks at the teaching of self-esteem in light of the biblical teaching of self-denial.

Say No to Yourself So You Can Say Yes to Jesus

What does self-denial really mean? This article explores the meaning, and also considers what we are to deny, and how to practice denying yourself in an age of self-fulfillment.

The Sum of the Christian Life: The Denial of Ourselves

This article is an excerpt from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, dealing with the Christian philosophy of self-denial.

How We Wage Battle against Sin, Satan and Ourselves

This article shows how self-awareness, self-denial, and self-discipline are crucial to the fight against sin, Satan, and self.

Self-Denial Defined

This article explains that self-denial is a virtue that only a Christian can exercise because self-denial has the Lord as its cause.

For young people, being guided by scripture is crucial to avoiding the danger of worldly self-affirmation. In fact, scripture calls for self-denial, which is contrary to the desire to live by your own will.

A Cross-Shaped Life

This article shows that living a "cross-shaped life" is living with an understanding that following Jesus means death and self-denial, as well as joy. A Christian is someone who lives with the experience of all three of these things.

Discipleship

This article is about discipleship, and different aspects of discipleship is discussed: spirituality, self-denial, teachings of Christ, example of Christ and cost of discipleship.

Running the Race

This article is about victory in the Christian life. Self-denial and commitment and discipline in the Christian life is also discussed.

The Lord's Will … for the Lord's Day

This article is about how we should view the fourth commandment in the New Testament. It discusses the Lord's day and the image of God. It also looks at the Sunday as holy day, the Lord's day as a day of self-denial and joy.

Lord’s Supper: An Attitude of Service

This article is about the importance of service, self-denial and self-examination when we want to discuss issues surrounding the celebration of the Lord's Supper. 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 and the example of the Lord Jesus is also discussed in this regard.

Handling Discouragement - Part 1

These two articles are about handling pessimism and criticism in ministry. Pride as a danger for the minister is also discussed, as well as the self-watch and self-denial of the minister. These two articles also focuses on encouragement for the ministry.

John Calvin: A Man of Compassion

In this article, the author shows how John Calvin was a man of compassion. John Calvin's self-denial, charity, and enjoyment is also discussed. Calvin's view of the poor and the rich, and his view on economics is also mentioned by the author.

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