Dictionary of Bible Themes The denial of self-interests and desires, and a total commitment to do the will of God, even to the point of death. Matthew 16:24The cost of discipleship involves a denial of self-interests and desires The cost involves self-denial See also pp Mk 8:34 Matthew 10:38pp Lk 9:23 Luke 14:27Romans 14:7 See also Self-denial means not living for oneself 2 Corinthians 5:15Galatians 2:20 1 Peter 4:2 Luke 14:28-32 The cost of discipleship is to be carefully considered Luke 14:33The cost of discipleship means total commitment to the will of God See also Total surrender is required Philippians 3:7-8Matthew 8:19-20 The security of the world is to be resisted Luke 9:59-60pp Lk 9:57-58 Jesus Christ must have first priority See also Matthew 19:16-21pp Mt 8:21-22 Colossians 1:18pp Mk 10:17-21 pp Lk 18:18-22 Luke 9:61-62See also Jesus Christ must come before family ties Matthew 10:37Luke 14:26 Luke 9:23 The cost of discipleship is constant John 15:20The cost of discipleship includes persecution See also Acts 14:222 Timothy 3:12 Matthew 10:38-39 The cost of discipleship includes willingess to suffer and die for Jesus Christ's sake See also Matthew 16:24-25John 12:25 pp Mk 8:34-35 See also pp Lk 9:23-24 8120 following Christ8248 faithfulness 8356 unselfishness 8450 martyrdom 8451 mortification 8461 priorities 8475 self-denial 8481 self-sacrifice 8794 persecution |
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