Self-Denial

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A test of devotedness to Christ Becomes strangers and pilgrims Christ set an example of Danger of neglecting Exemplified: Abraham. Exemplified: Apostles. Exemplified: Barnabas. Exemplified: Daniel. Exemplified: Esther. Exemplified: Moses. Exemplified: Paul. Exemplified: Poor Widow. Exemplified: Rechabites. Exemplified: Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Exemplified: The Christians. Exemplified: Widow of Zarephath. Happy result Ministers especially called to exercise Necessary: In following Christ. Necessary: In the warfare of saints.

Necessary: To the triumph of saints. Reward of Should be exercised in: Abstaining from fleshly lusts. Should be exercised in: Assisting others. Should be exercised in: Being crucified to the world. Should be exercised in: Being crucified with Christ. Should be exercised in: Controlling the appetite. Should be exercised in: Crucifying the flesh. Should be exercised in: Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts. Should be exercised in: Even lawful things. Should be exercised in: Forsaking all. Should be exercised in: Mortifying deeds of the body. Should be exercised in: Mortifying sinful lusts. Should be exercised in: No longer living to lusts of men. Should be exercised in: Not pleasing ourselves. Should be exercised in: Not seeking out own profit. Should be exercised in: Preferring Christ to all earthly relations. Should be exercised in: Preferring the profit of others. Should be exercised in: Putting off the old man which is corrupt. Should be exercised in: Taking up the cross and following Christ.