Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8400 The tasks of the believer  »  8434 giving  »  8435 giving, of oneself

The submission of the self to the will of God, in thanksgiving and service.

Jesus Christ's self-giving as an example to believers

1 John 3:16 See also Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23; Mark 10:45; John 15:13; Romans 15:3; Galatians 1:4; Ephesians 5:1-2,25; Philippians 2:5-8; Titus 2:14

Why self-giving is reasonable service to God

God's people belong to him by creation

Deuteronomy 32:6 See also Psalm 100:3; Revelation 4:11

God's people belong to him by redemption

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 See also Revelation 5:9

All good things are given by God

1 Chronicles 29:14 See also Deuteronomy 8:18; Acts 17:25; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:17

God's people giving themselves

To God

Romans 12:1 See also 2 Corinthians 8:5

To one another

2 Corinthians 8:5 See also 1 Corinthians 16:15

To holy living

Romans 6:19 See also Proverbs 23:26; Romans 12:1

To the service of God

1 Corinthians 15:58 See also Judges 5:2; 1 Chronicles 29:5; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalm 40:7-8; Isaiah 6:8; Acts 6:4; Romans 1:9; 1 Timothy 4:15

To a life of self-denial

Luke 14:33 See also Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23; Luke 14:26; Romans 15:2; 1 Corinthians 8:13; Corinthians 10:33; 2 Corinthians 12:15; Philippians 3:8

To martyrdom

Daniel 3:28 See also Acts 20:24; Acts 21:13; Revelation 12:11

Rewards of self-giving

Matthew 10:39 See also Matthew 19:27-29 pp Mark 10:28-30 pp Luke 18:28-30; Mark 8:35 pp Luke 17:33

The giving of thanks

Psalm 50:23 See also 1 Chronicles 16:8; Ephesians 5:4; Philippians 4:4-7; Colossians 2:7; Colossians 3:15; Hebrews 12:28

See also

1315  God as redeemer
5500  reward, God's people
5932  response
6744  sanctification
7942  ministry
8207  commitment
8218  consecration
8223  dedication
8225  devotion
8450  martyrdom
8475  self-denial
8481  self-sacrifice