Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8475 self-denial

8475 self-denial

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

The wisdom of self-denial

Proverbs 23:20-21 See also Proverbs 25:16

Examples of self-denial in order to put God first

Daniel 1:8; Hebrews 11:25 See also Leviticus 23:29; Jeremiah 35:6; Daniel 10:3; Luke 1:15; Luke 7:33 pp Matthew 11:18

Self-denial is a requirement of following Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23 Acts 21:13; Philippians 3:7; 1 Peter 2:11 See also Matthew 5:29; Matthew 6:10; Matthew 9:9 pp Mark 2:13-14 pp Luke 5:27-28 the calling of Matthew; Matthew 10:37-38 pp Luke 14:26-27 the cost of being a disciple; Matthew 18:8 pp Mark 9:43; Matthew 19:21 pp Luke 18:22 the rich young man; Matthew 19:27 pp Mark 10:28 pp Luke 18:28 Peter left everything to follow Jesus Christ; Matthew 19:29 pp Mark 10:29-30 pp Luke 18:29-30 the rewards of self-denial for the sake of the gospel; Luke 5:11; Luke 14:33; Luke 21:34; Acts 20:24; Romans 6:2,6,11; Romans 8:13; Romans 12:1; Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 6:12; Corinthians 9:25-27; 2 Corinthians 8:5 the example of the Macedonian churches; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 5:16,23; Colossians 3:3,5; 2 Timothy 2:21; Titus 2:12-13; James 4:7; 1 Peter 4:2

Self-denial for the sake of others

Ruth 2:11; Philippians 2:4 Esther put her own life at risk for the sake of her people See also Exodus 32:32; Esther 4:16

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

Romans 14:21; Romans 15:1; 1 Corinthians 8:13; Corinthians 9:23 1 Corinthians 10:24,33; Corinthians 12:15; Ephesians 4:2; Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 2:17,20-21 the example of Timothy; Colossians 1:24; 2 Timothy 2:10; Titus 3:2; 1 Peter 3:8; Peter 5:5

Self-denial and the example of Jesus Christ

Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42 2 Corinthians 8:9 See also Psalm 40:7; Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 11:29; John 13:1-17; Romans 15:3; Ephesians 5:1-2; Philippians 2:5-8