Thematic Bible: Should be exercised in
Thematic Bible
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
Let no one seek his own advantage, but that of the other [person].
Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eats with offense. It is good neither to eat food, nor to drink wine, nor any thing that causes your brother to stumble or be offended and weakened.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not seeking our own profit
Love does not act indecently. It is not selfish. It is not provoked and does not take into account a wrong suffered.
Let no one seek his own advantage, but that of the other [person].
Look out for the interest of others and not only for your own personal interest.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you got rid of the old self with its evil practices.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Taking up the cross and following Christ
Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of OneselfAbstinence as a disciplineCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessAttitudes Of Self Denialdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofdisciples, characteristics ofGod, Suffering OfGospel, Requirements OfImitatingMartyrdom, Qualities OfParticipation, In ChristRenunciationSelf DenialUnion With Christ, Significance Of
UnselfishnessChrist Our ExampleRole ModelsCommandments Of ChristCrucifying Our FleshChrist Speaking To DisciplesChrist's Disciples Will SufferInstructions About FollowingOur CrucifixionConditions Of Fruit-bearingLearning From JesusParticipation In Christ SufferingsThe CrossDiscipleshipdenialfollowing
Anyone who does not pick up his stake and follow me is not worthy of me.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.
Verse Concepts
GluttonyLicentiousnessCovetingFornicationAdultery, SpiritualBodily LimbsBaptism, significance ofdesiresThe Sin NatureGreed, Believers' Response ToLustLove, In RelationshipsSexual AberrationsSelf DenialMisersMortificationOpposition, To Sin And EvilPurity, Moral And SpiritualSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceSexualitySin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InLasciviousness
Sexual ChastityCovetousness, Nature ofIdolatry Consists OfAppetite, SexualImpuritySexual RelationshipsCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDeath To SelfAffection, EvilDead To SinEvil DesiresIdolatryAvoid ImmoralityNature Of IdolatryCovetousnessAffectionsexGreedMoviesSexual ImmoralityPassionBeing GaySexual Purity
If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It would be better to enter into life maimed then, having two hands to be destroyed in the ever-burning trash fires in the Valley of Hinnom. (Greek: Gehenna)
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Denying unGodliness and worldly lusts
instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (world) (period of time).
Let no sin rule in your mortal body, that you should obey the lustful desires.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Even lawful things
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient (profitable). All things are lawful for me, but all things do not build up (confirm) (strengthen).
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring Christ to all earthly relations
One of his disciples said: Lord, first allow me to go bury my father. But Jesus said to him: Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Being crucified unto the world
Never should I boast except in the stake (symbolic: self-denial and atonement) of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is through this stake that the world has been impaled to me, and I to the world.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Crucifying the flesh
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have impaled the flesh with its passions and lusts.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Controlling the appetite
Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion).
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not pleasing ourselves
We who are strong in the faith ought to help the weak to carry their burdens. We should not just please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself. However it is written, The reproaches (insults) hurled at you have fallen on me. (Psalm 69:9)
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Abstaining from fleshly lusts
Beloved, I request that you as aliens and strangers abstain from fleshly lust (desires), which causes conflict in you.
Verse Concepts
AbstinenceForeignersCommitment, to the worldBeggingBeing A Pilgrimencouragement, examples ofChastitydesiresLustMortificationNomadsOutsidersSanctification, Means And ResultsSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceSeparationSin, Avoidance Of
Sin, Accepting Forgiveness OfSociety, Positive Aspects OfSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSaints, As PilgrimsAliens, Christians In The WorldChristians, Names OfForsaking SinCitizenshipLiving For The MaterialAvoiding EvilReckoned As ForeignersAbstaining From DrugsPrinciples Of WarCitizensovereatingCharacteristics Of Pilgrims
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » No longer living to lusts of men
From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires (lusts).
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying deeds of the body
for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Being crucified with Christ
We know this that our old self was impaled with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Forsaking all
Likewise, concluded Jesus, none of you may be my disciples unless you give up everything you have.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Assisting others
He answered: He who has two coats let him give to him who has none. He who has food let him do likewise.
Related Topics
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
- Crucifying Our Flesh
- Dead To Sin
- Death To Self
- Do Not Be Selfish
- Evil Desires
- Freedom, Abuse Of Christian
- Giving, Of Oneself
- Living Not For The Material
- Lust