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Thematic Bible: Self-denial


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Mark 8:34
And he called the people unto him, with his disciples also, and said unto them, "Whosoever will follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfAbstinence as a disciplineCommitment, to Jesus ChristAttitudes Of Self Denialdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofGod, Suffering OfGospel, Requirements OfImitatingMartyrdom, Qualities OfParticipation, In ChristRenunciationSelf DenialUnion With Christ, Significance OfUnselfishnessCrucifying Our FleshChrist SummoningChrist With His DisciplesChrist's Disciples Will SufferInstructions About FollowingOur CrucifixionParticipation In Christ Sufferings

Matthew 16:24
Jesus then said to his disciples. "If any man will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross and follow me. Verse ConceptsGiving, 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 OfUnselfishnessChrist 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

Romans 15:3
For Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, "The rebukes of them which rebuked thee, fell on me." Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfInsultsSelfishnessUnselfishnessHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristNot Pleasing People

Luke 9:23
And he said to them all, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross on him daily, and follow me. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfAbstinence as a disciplineCommitment, to Jesus ChristAttitudes Of Self Denialdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofHow Disciples Are CalledGod, Suffering OfGospel, Requirements OfImitatingParticipation, In ChristRenunciationSelf DenialUnion With Christ, Significance OfUnselfishnessCares Of This WorldCrucifying Our FleshDaily DutyDeath To SelfChrist's Disciples Will SufferInstructions About FollowingOur CrucifixionParticipation In Christ SufferingsThe Crossdenial

Ezra 10:6
And Ezra stood up before the house of God, and went in to the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib. And when he came thither, he ate no bread, nor drank water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been in captivity. Verse ConceptsAbstinence as a disciplineFasting, Nature OfSorrowWaterFasting In Mourning

1 Samuel 1:27-28
And for this lad I prayed, and the LORD hath given me my desire which I asked of him: and therefore I also lend him the LORD, as long as he may be lent the LORD." And so they prayed there unto the LORD.

Matthew 3:4
This John had his garment of camel's hair, and a girdle of a skin about his loins; his meat was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree

Matthew 8:20
And Jesus said unto him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the son of the man hath not whereon to rest his head." Verse ConceptsNestsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinNomadsPoverty, Causes OfRiches, Believers AttitudesSonsJesus As Son Of ManHomelessnessDwellings Of CreaturesHomelessOther Dwellings Of CreaturesSimplicitySocial dutiesBurying placesBirds

John 6:38
For I came down from heaven: not to do mine own will, but his will which hath sent me. Verse ConceptsDivine MessengerGoalsGod, Purpose OfGod, Will OfGuidance, Need For God'sHeadshipMission, Of Jesus ChristMotives, Examples OfJesus Christ, Relation To FatherHumility Of ChristThe Submission Of ChristChrist Going DownNot My Will But God'sChrist And HeavenSubject To GodFree WillGoing To HeavenFathers Responsibilities

Romans 15:3
For Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, "The rebukes of them which rebuked thee, fell on me." Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfInsultsSelfishnessUnselfishnessHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristNot Pleasing People

Matthew 4:8-10
The devil took him up again and led him into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and all the glory of them; and said to him, "All these will I give thee if thou wilt fall down and worship me." Then said Jesus unto him, "Depart, Satan: For it is written, 'Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and him only shalt thou serve.'"

Philippians 2:6-8
Which, being in the shape of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God. Nevertheless, he made himself of no reputation, and took on him the shape of a servant, and became like unto men, and was found in his apparel as a man. He humbled himself and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.

1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I please all men in all things not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no man seek his own profit: but let every man seek another's wealth. Verse ConceptsFellowship, Among BelieversBeing A FriendBeing A ServantGrace, In Human RelationshipsLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialSelfishnessUnity, Of God's PeopleBrotherly LoveDo Not Be SelfishUnthankfulSelf LoveEthicsseekingothers

Romans 14:20-21
Destroy not the work of God for a little meat's sake. All things are pure: but it is evil for that man, which eateth with hurt of his conscience. It is good neither to eat flesh, neither to drink wine, neither anything, whereby thy brother stumbleth, either falleth, or is made weak.

1 Corinthians 13:5
dealeth not dishonestly, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh not evil, Verse ConceptsAggressionBeing In LoveIrritationMannersDo Not Be SelfishPeople Forgiving OthersUnconditional Love

1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no man seek his own profit: but let every man seek another's wealth. Verse ConceptsFellowship, Among BelieversBeing A FriendBeing A ServantGrace, In Human RelationshipsLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialSelfishnessUnity, Of God's PeopleBrotherly LoveDo Not Be SelfishUnthankfulSelf LoveEthicsseekingothers

Philippians 2:4
and that no man consider his own, but what is mete for others. Verse ConceptsGiving To OthersSelf DenialThoughtConflict ResolutionCaringDatingCaring For OthersPersonal GoodDo Not Be SelfishUnthankfulMinding Your Own BusinessServiceHelping OthersSchoolFocusLoving EveryoneBeing YourselfFamily ProblemsPositive ThinkingEmotionsHelping Those In NeedBeing PositiveHelping Others In NeedSelf ImageattentionothersA Social BeingGood Qualities

Genesis 13:9
Is not all the whole land before thee? Depart, I pray thee, from me. If thou wilt take the lefthand, I will take the right: or if thou take the righthand I will take the left." Verse ConceptsPeople PartingTurning To Right And Left

1 Corinthians 9:27
but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessCastawaysBodyAsceticism, TypesLustMortificationSelf DisciplineConduct, ProperDietsMinisters, Should BeBeating OneselfMaking SlavesslaveryRacetrainingmyself

Acts 20:24
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Verse ConceptsGoalsGiving, Of OneselfThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionevangelists, identity ofAthleticsGospel, Descriptions OfGrace, And SalvationLoyaltyMission, Of The ChurchFearPrizesRunningSelf DenialWordsMinisters, Should BeLife's PurposeExposition Of The ScripturesSteadfastness, Examples OfWitness To The GospelPreciousThe Grace Of GodMan's Work FinishedDutyMissionariesSelf WorthSelf EsteemWorthValueRaceConfidence And Self EsteemFinishing Strongtestifyingimprovementfinishingimportancemyself

Acts 4:34
Neither was there any among them that lacked. For as many as were possessors of lands or houses, sold them and brought the price of the things that were sold, Verse ConceptsLackBuying and sellingMoney, Uses OfSacrificial GivingPlenty For The PoorAvoiding PovertyGiving Money To The ChurchSharingsales

Acts 2:45
And sold their possessions and goods, and departed them to all men, as every man had need. Verse ConceptsNeedCollectionsMoney, Stewardship OfSacrificial GivingHalf Of PossessionsThose Helping The PoorGiving Money To The ChurchPropertyFinancesSharingHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In Needdiscriminationpossessionssales

1 Corinthians 9:19
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all men, that I might win the more. Verse ConceptsServant, BondSlavery, SpiritualTactChristian Liberty Is Freedom FromSoul WinnersAdaptabilityBe Subject To PeopleWinningBeing Yourselfexpectations

Hebrews 11:8-9
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out into a place which he should afterward receive to inheritance, and he went out, not knowing whither he should go. By faith he removed into the land that was promised him, as into a strange country, and dwelt in tabernacles: and so did Isaac, and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise.

Mark 2:14
And as Jesus passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sit at the receipt of custom and said unto him, "Follow me." And he arose and followed him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are CalledGood Decision Making ExamplesGospel, Responses ToResponding To God's CallNames Blotted OutInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Up

Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus passed forth from thence he saw a man sit at the receipt of custom, named Matthew: and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofHow Disciples Are Calleddelay, humanGospel, Responses ToSelf DenialTax CollectorsCall To ServiceResponding To God's CallInstructions About FollowingPeople Getting Uptaxes

Matthew 4:20
And they straightaway left their nets, and followed him. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofFishingLearning From Jesus

Mark 1:16-20
As he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea, for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Follow me, and I will make you to be fishers of men." And they straightway forsook their nets, and followed him. read more.
And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, even as they were in the ship mending their nets. And anon he called them. And they left their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired servants, and went their way after him.

Luke 5:27-28
And after that, he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, "Follow me." And he left all, rose up, and followed him.

Luke 5:11
And they brought the ships to land, and forsook all, and followed him. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofSelf DenialBoats

1 Corinthians 9:27
but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessCastawaysBodyAsceticism, TypesLustMortificationSelf DisciplineConduct, ProperDietsMinisters, Should BeBeating OneselfMaking SlavesslaveryRacetrainingmyself

Matthew 16:25-26
For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it. And whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it. What shall it profit a man, though he should win all the whole world, if he lose his own soul? Or else, what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?

Ephesians 4:22
so then, as concerning the conversation in time past, lay from you that old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable lusts, Verse ConceptsBecoming More Like ChristThe Sin NatureLustAttention SeekersThrowing AwaySelf DisciplineSelfishnessUnselfishnessCharacter Of WickedForsaking SinCrucifying Our FleshDeath To SelfOld NaturePeople Stripping OffAvoiding DeceitEvil DesiresPartyingChange And GrowthpersonalityMoral Decay

Colossians 3:9
Lie not one to another, that the old man with his works be put off, Verse ConceptsThe Sin NatureDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christians Must Not PracticeSelfishnessSpiritual Warfare, ArmourUnselfishnessFalsehoodLiarsLyingOld NaturePeople Stripping OffLiving Not For The MaterialNot LyingLying And DeceitSelf Imagelieingpractice

1 Peter 2:11
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers, and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which fight against the soul, Verse ConceptsAbstinenceForeignersCommitment, to the worldBeggingBeing A Pilgrimencouragement, examples ofChastitydesiresLustMortificationNomadsOutsidersSanctification, Means And ResultsSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceSeparationSin, Avoidance OfSin, 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

Hebrews 11:13-15
And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They that say such things, declare that they seek a country. Also, if they had been mindful of that country, from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned again.

Matthew 16:24
Jesus then said to his disciples. "If any man will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross and follow me. Verse ConceptsGiving, 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 OfUnselfishnessChrist 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

Matthew 10:38
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth me, is not meet for me. Verse ConceptsChristlikenessdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofdisciples, characteristics ofSelf SacrificeLove Towards Christ, Shown ByDeath To SelfChrist's Disciples Will SufferInstructions About FollowingOur CrucifixionThe Cross

1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I please all men in all things not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

1 Corinthians 4:12
and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it. Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofEndurance, Examples OfdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfPersecution, Attitudes ToSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseIndustry, Examples OfDuties To EnemiesPersecution Of The Apostle PaulBeing ReprovedEnduringPeople BlessingThose Who ToiledTurning The Other CheekHard WorkPersecutionBlessing OthersAbusehardworkcurses

Acts 20:34-35
Ye know well that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to receive the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how that he said, 'It is more blessed to give, than to receive.'"

Colossians 3:5
Mortify therefore your members which are on the earth; fornication, uncleanness, unnatural lust, evil concupiscence, and covetousness which is worshipping of idols: Verse ConceptsGluttonyLicentiousnessCovetingFornicationAdultery, 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 InLasciviousnessSexual ChastityCovetousness, Nature ofIdolatry Consists OfAppetite, SexualImpuritySexual RelationshipsCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDeath To SelfAffection, EvilDead To SinEvil DesiresIdolatryAvoid ImmoralityNature Of IdolatryCovetousnessAffectionsexGreedMoviesSexual ImmoralityPassionBeing GaySexual Purity

Mark 9:43
Wherefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut him off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than to go, having two hands, into hell: into fire that never shall be quenched, Verse ConceptsCripplesPunishment, By GodSelf DenialGehennaEntering LifeCausing Others To StumbleNot Maintaining LifeFire Of HellCutting Off Hands And FeetTwo Of Body PartsMissing The Markcutting

Titus 2:12
and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world, Verse ConceptsFraudPresent Evil AgeCommitment, to the worldLove, Abuse OfLustSelf DisciplineSin, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSpiritualityWorldlinessConduct, ProperHedonismSobrietyUnrighteousnessSalvation, Possible To All MenDeath To SelfEvil DesiresA Righteous PeopleAbstaining From DrugsPassiontrainingdenial

Romans 6:12
Let not sin reign therefore in your mortal bodies, that ye should thereunto obey in the lusts of it. Verse ConceptsAbuse, Of Christian FreedomFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianLibertinismSelf ControlMortalityRestraintSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InEvil DesiresGoing Through the MotionsGod Being In Controlobeying

Genesis 13:9
Is not all the whole land before thee? Depart, I pray thee, from me. If thou wilt take the lefthand, I will take the right: or if thou take the righthand I will take the left." Verse ConceptsPeople PartingTurning To Right And Left

Genesis 17:8
And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger: even all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and will be their God." Verse ConceptsBlessings, To AbrahamGod, The EternalLand, As A Divine GiftProperty, LandThe Promised LandEternal PossessionSojourningI Will Be Their God

1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown. I therefore so run, not as at an uncertain thing. So fight I, not as one that beateth the air: but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful to me, but all things edify not. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianUseless ThingsProfitable ThingsBuilding Up The ChurchFulfilling The LawChristian LibertyReligious Freedomeverything

Acts 20:24
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Verse ConceptsGoalsGiving, Of OneselfThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionevangelists, identity ofAthleticsGospel, Descriptions OfGrace, And SalvationLoyaltyMission, Of The ChurchFearPrizesRunningSelf DenialWordsMinisters, Should BeLife's PurposeExposition Of The ScripturesSteadfastness, Examples OfWitness To The GospelPreciousThe Grace Of GodMan's Work FinishedDutyMissionariesSelf WorthSelf EsteemWorthValueRaceConfidence And Self EsteemFinishing Strongtestifyingimprovementfinishingimportancemyself

Philippians 3:7-8
But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,

2 Corinthians 6:4-5
but in all things let us behave ourselves as the ministers of God. In much patience, in afflictions, in necessity, in anguish, in stripes, in prisonment, in strife, in labour, in watching, in fasting,

Matthew 19:27
Then answered Peter, and said to him, "Behold we have forsaken all, and have followed thee: what shall we have therefore?" Verse ConceptsBeing A PilgrimPeter, The DiscipleSelf DenialSaints, As PilgrimsPilgrims, Examples OfNever Giving Upfollowing

Mark 10:28
And Peter began to say unto him, "Lo, we have forsaken all, and have followed thee." Verse ConceptsSurrenderingPeter, The DiscipleForsaking All OthersRenunciationSelf Denial

Acts 2:44-45
And all that believed kept themselves together, and had all things common. And sold their possessions and goods, and departed them to all men, as every man had need.

Acts 4:34
Neither was there any among them that lacked. For as many as were possessors of lands or houses, sold them and brought the price of the things that were sold, Verse ConceptsLackBuying and sellingMoney, Uses OfSacrificial GivingPlenty For The PoorAvoiding PovertyGiving Money To The ChurchSharingsales

1 Kings 17:12-15
And she answered, "As surely as the LORD thy God liveth, I have no bread, but even a handful of meal in a pitcher, and a little oil in a cruse. And see, I have gathered a few sticks for to go and bake it for me and my son, that we may eat it and then die." And Elijah said unto her, "Fear not, but go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first of all, and bring it out to me, and afterward make for thee and thy son. For thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'The pitcher of meal shall not be wasted, neither shall thy oil cruse be without oil, until the LORD have sent rain upon the earth.'" read more.
And she went and did as Elijah bade. And she and he and her house did eat a good space,

Hebrews 11:24-25
By faith Moses, when he was of a great age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, and chose rather to suffer adversity with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season,

Matthew 10:37-38
He that loveth his father or mother more than me, is not meet for me: and he that loveth his son or daughter more than me, is not meet for me. And he that taketh not his cross and followeth me, is not meet for me.

Matthew 19:28-29
Jesus said unto them, "Verily I say to you, When the son of man shall sit in the seat of his majesty, ye which follow me in the second generation shall sit also upon twelve seats, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel. And whosoever forsaketh houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake; the same shall receive a hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

Matthew 8:21-22
Another that was one of his Disciples said unto him, "Master, suffer me first, to go and bury my father." But Jesus said unto him, "Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead."

Jeremiah 35:6-7
But they said, "We drink no wine, for Jonadab the yea, ye shall have no vineyards: but for all your time ye shall dwell in tents, that ye may live long in the land, wherein ye be strangers.'

Galatians 6:14
God forbid that I should rejoice but in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, whereby the world is crucified as touching me, and I as concerning the world. Verse ConceptsConformitySalvation, Boasting ImpossibleAtonement, in NTMortificationPride, Evil OfNot AshamedStrength, SpiritualLove For GodUnworldlinessDeath To SelfBoasting In GodFar Be It!Significance Of Christ's CrucifixionDanger From MenGlory of ChristImmigrantsThe CrossAnxiety And StressTrust In RelationshipsBoastingBuilding Relationshipscrucifixion

Galatians 5:24
They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the appetites and lusts. Verse ConceptsFruit, SpiritualFlesh As The Sinful NatureThe Attitude Towards The FleshdesiresGrowthLustMortificationParticipation, In ChristSanctification, Means And ResultsSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceSin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSpiritualityThe Lust Of The FleshMasturbationCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDead To SinDeath To SelfAttitudes Of Self DenialLiving Not For The MaterialAffectionThe CrossPassionEmotionscrucifixion

Proverbs 23:2
Measure thine appetite: Verse ConceptsKnifesDelight, God ExpressingKnivesDietsOverweightObesityEtiquetteovereating

Romans 15:1-3
We which are strong ought to bear the frailness of them which are weak, and not to stand in our own conceits. Let every man please his neighbor unto his wealth and edifying. For Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, "The rebukes of them which rebuked thee, fell on me."

Daniel 1:8-16
But Daniel was at a point with himself, that he would not be defiled through the king's meat, nor the wine which he drunk. And this he desired of the chief chamberlain, lest he should defile himself. So God gave Daniel favour and grace before the chief chamberlain, that he said unto him, "I am afraid of my lord the king, which hath appointed you your meat and drink: lest he spy your faces to be worse liking than the other springaldes of your age, and so ye shall make me lose my head unto the king." read more.
Then Daniel answered Melzar, whom the chief chamberlain had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, and said, "O prove but ten days with thy servants, and let us have pottage to eat, and water to drink: Then look upon our faces, and theirs that eat of the king's meat. And as thou seest, so deal with thy servants." So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. And after the ten days, their faces were better liking and fatter, than all the young springaldes, which ate of the king's meat. Thus Melzar took away their meat and wine, and gave them pottage therefore.

2 Timothy 2:4
No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier. Verse ConceptsMilitary ServiceCommanderBeing A SoldierAttitudes, Of Christians To The WorldLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialCare, WorldlyWorldliness, AvoidMinisters, Should Not BeChristians, Names OfUnworldlinessPleasing Mensisterhooddistractions

Luke 14:27-33
And whosoever bear not his cross, and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you is he that is disposed to build a tower, and sitteth not down before and counteth the cost: Whether he have sufficient to perform it? Lest after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to perform it, all that behold it, begin to mock him, read more.
saying, 'This man began to build, and was not able to make an end.' Or what king goeth to make battle against another king, and sitteth not down first, and casteth in his mind, whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand, or else while the other is yet a great way off, he will send ambassadors, and desire peace. So likewise, none of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, can be my disciple.

Acts 4:36-37
And Joseph, which was also called of the apostles Barnabas - that is to say, the son of consolation - being a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, had land, and sold it, and laid the price down at the apostles' feet.

1 Peter 2:11
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers, and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which fight against the soul, Verse ConceptsAbstinenceForeignersCommitment, to the worldBeggingBeing A Pilgrimencouragement, examples ofChastitydesiresLustMortificationNomadsOutsidersSanctification, Means And ResultsSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceSeparationSin, Avoidance OfSin, 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

1 Kings 17:12-15
And she answered, "As surely as the LORD thy God liveth, I have no bread, but even a handful of meal in a pitcher, and a little oil in a cruse. And see, I have gathered a few sticks for to go and bake it for me and my son, that we may eat it and then die." And Elijah said unto her, "Fear not, but go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first of all, and bring it out to me, and afterward make for thee and thy son. For thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'The pitcher of meal shall not be wasted, neither shall thy oil cruse be without oil, until the LORD have sent rain upon the earth.'" read more.
And she went and did as Elijah bade. And she and he and her house did eat a good space,

Mark 1:16-20
As he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea, for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Follow me, and I will make you to be fishers of men." And they straightway forsook their nets, and followed him. read more.
And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, even as they were in the ship mending their nets. And anon he called them. And they left their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired servants, and went their way after him.

1 Peter 4:2
that he henceforward should live as much time as remaineth in the flesh, not after the lusts of men: but after the will of God. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofDevotion To GodSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceLasciviousnessDeath To SelfLiving Not For The MaterialDoing God's WillGod's WillPassionLiveLiving For GodLife PurposeChanging Yourself

Romans 8:13
For if ye live after the flesh, ye must die. But if ye mortify the deeds of the body, by the help of the spirit, ye shall live, Verse ConceptsBaptism, significance ofBodyMedicineMortificationOpposition, To Sin And EvilPaul, Teaching OfSelf DenialSelf DisciplineSin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InThe Lust Of The FleshMasturbationThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationLiving For The MaterialLiving Not For The MaterialLiving The LifeRepent Lest You DieSpiritual DeathDeath ofnatural DeathSpiritual lifeDyingLife After DeathThe Body

Esther 4:16
'Go thou thy way then, and gather together all the Jews that are found at Susa, and fast ye for me, that ye eat not and drink not in three days, neither day nor night. I and my damsels will fast likewise, and so will I go in to the king contrary to the commandment: if I perish, I perish.'" Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfPray For UsFastingFasting And Prayer

2 Peter 1:4
by the means whereof are given unto us excellent and most great promises; that by the help of them ye should be partakers of the godly nature, in that ye flee the corruption of worldly lust. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In The GospelCorruption, SolutionConfidence, In God's WordCommitment, to the worldEscaping, Spiritual ThingsHell, As An ExperienceImperfection, Influence OfHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityParticipation, In ChristNew Birth, Described AsPartakersEscaping EvilNo DecayPreciousSharing In ChristParticipation In Christ NatureThe promises of GodDivinityGodheadHuman Nature, OvercomingPromisesPatience In Relationshipscorruption

Romans 6:6
This we must remember, that our old man is crucified with him also, that the body of sin might utterly be destroyed; that henceforth we should not be servants of sin. Verse ConceptsFruit, SpiritualAbolitionThe Sin NatureThe New Man In ChristPutting Off The Old ManSelfishnessUnselfishnessThe Human BodyDying With ChristCrucifying Our FleshOld NatureDestruction Of Satan's WorksDead To SinContinuing In SinOur CrucifixionSubject To EvilIdentityIdentity In Christrebirth

Luke 14:33
So likewise, none of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, can be my disciple. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Oneselfdiscipleship, cost ofForsaking All OthersRenunciationSelf DenialSelf SacrificeBeing DevoutCares Of This WorldDeath To Selfdiscipleship, nature ofNot Giving UpNever Giving Uppossessionssalesgoodbyes

Acts 4:36-37
And Joseph, which was also called of the apostles Barnabas - that is to say, the son of consolation - being a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, had land, and sold it, and laid the price down at the apostles' feet.

Jeremiah 35:6-7
But they said, "We drink no wine, for Jonadab the yea, ye shall have no vineyards: but for all your time ye shall dwell in tents, that ye may live long in the land, wherein ye be strangers.'

Daniel 5:16-17
Then heard I say, that thou can expound dark things, and declare hard doubts. Well then, if thou can read this writing, and show me the meaning thereof: thou shalt be clothed with purple, have a chain of gold about thy neck, and rule the third part of my kingdom." Daniel answered, and said before the king, "As for thy rewards, keep them to thyself, or give thy rich gifts to another: yet not the less, I will read the writing unto the king, and show him the interpretation thereof.

1 Samuel 12:3-4
Behold, here I am. Answer me before the LORD and before his anointed, whose ox have I taken? Or whose ass have I taken? Whom have I done wrong to? Or whom have I oppressed? And of whose hand have I received any bribe, to blind mine eyes therewith? And I will restore it you again." And they said, "Thou hast done us no wrong, nor oppressed us; neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand."

Luke 3:11
He answered and said unto them, "He that hath two coats, let him part with him that hath none: And he that hath meat, let him do likewise." Verse Conceptsethics, socialPoverty, Attitudes TowardsRich, TheUnity, Of God's PeopleSaints, Care For The PoorBenevolenceClothing The NeedyInner GarmentsTwo Other ThingsPeople Providing FoodGivingGiving Back

Hebrews 11:25
and chose rather to suffer adversity with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saints, Examples OfFellowship, In Christian ServicePleasureSelf DenialUnity, Of God's PeopleWorldly Pleasures, Nature OfLove to Others, Examples OfSuffering For Christ's SakeUnworldlinessTemporary Affliction Of Saints

Luke 21:4
For they all have of their superfluity added unto the offering of God: But she, of her penury, hath cast in all the substance that she had." Verse ConceptsPoverty, Causes OfSacrificial GivingSurplusBlessings Of The Poor

Numbers 16:15
And Moses waxed very angry and said unto the LORD, "Turn not unto their offerings. I have not taken so much as an ass from them, neither have vexed any of them." Verse ConceptsIntegrityFraudAnger, HumanAnger, Justified ExamplesLoss Of DonkeysNamed People Angry With OthersRespectHurthurting

Acts 20:33
I have desired no man's silver, gold, or vesture. Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofClothing, Attitude RegardingGoldGreed, Believers' Response To

Esther 4:16
'Go thou thy way then, and gather together all the Jews that are found at Susa, and fast ye for me, that ye eat not and drink not in three days, neither day nor night. I and my damsels will fast likewise, and so will I go in to the king contrary to the commandment: if I perish, I perish.'" Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfPray For UsFastingFasting And Prayer

Luke 21:4
For they all have of their superfluity added unto the offering of God: But she, of her penury, hath cast in all the substance that she had." Verse ConceptsPoverty, Causes OfSacrificial GivingSurplusBlessings Of The Poor

Daniel 1:8
But Daniel was at a point with himself, that he would not be defiled through the king's meat, nor the wine which he drunk. And this he desired of the chief chamberlain, lest he should defile himself. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceConformityAlcoholCivil authoritiesDefilement, Ceremonial CausesGood Decision Making ExamplesDecisivenessLuxurySelf DenialSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceTemptation, ResistingForbidden FoodDefilementEating Meatpork

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