Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8475 self-denial

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Dictionary of Bible Themes

The willingness to deny oneself possessions or status, in order to grow in holiness and commitment to God. This practice is commended and illustrated by Jesus Christ himself, and underlies Christian fellowship within the church.

Proverbs 23:20-21

The wisdom of self-denial

See also

Proverbs 25:16
Daniel 1:8

Examples of self-denial in order to put God first

Hebrews 11:25

pp Mt 11:18

Matthew 16:24

Self-denial is a requirement of following Jesus Christ

Acts 21:13

pp Mk 8:34

Philippians 3:7

pp Lk 9:23

1 Peter 2:11

See also

Matthew 5:29; 6:10; 9:9

pp Mk 2:13-14

Matthew 10:37-38

pp Lk 5:27-28

the calling of Matthew

Matthew 18:8

pp Lk 14:26-27

the cost of being a disciple

Matthew 19:21

pp Mk 9:43

Matthew 19:27

pp Lk 18:22

the rich young man

pp Mk 10:28

Matthew 19:29

pp Lk 18:28

Peter left everything to follow Jesus Christ

pp Mk 10:29-30

Luke 5:11; 14:33; 21:34

pp Lk 18:29-30

Acts 20:24

the rewards of self-denial for the sake of the gospel

Romans 6:2,6,11; 8:13; 12:1; 13:14
1 Corinthians 6:12; 9:25-27
2 Corinthians 8:5
Galatians 2:20; 5:16,23
Colossians 3:3,5

the example of the Macedonian churches

2 Timothy 2:21
Titus 2:12-13
James 4:7
1 Peter 4:2
Ruth 2:11

Self-denial for the sake of others

Philippians 2:4

See also

Exodus 32:32

Esther put her own life at risk for the sake of her people

Esther 4:16
Romans 14:21; 15:1
1 Corinthians 8:13; 9:23

Self-denial for the sake of those weak in their faith:

1 Corinthians 10:24,33; 12:15
Ephesians 4:2; 5:21
Philippians 2:17,20-21
Colossians 1:24
2 Timothy 2:10

the example of Timothy

Titus 3:2
1 Peter 3:8; 5:5
Matthew 26:39

Self-denial and the example of Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 8:9

pp Mk 14:36

See also

pp Lk 22:42

Psalms 40:7
Isaiah 53:7
Matthew 11:29
John 13:1-17
Romans 15:3
Ephesians 5:1-2
Philippians 2:5-8