Thematic Bible: Should be exercised in
Thematic Bible
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.
Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person.
You must not, for the sake of food, undo and break down and destroy the work of God! Everything is indeed [ceremonially] clean and pure, but it is wrong for anyone to hurt the conscience of others or to make them fall by what he eats. The right thing is to eat no meat or drink no wine [at all], or [do anything else] if it makes your brother stumble or hurts his conscience or offends or weakens him.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not seeking our own profit
It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person.
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,
Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old self with its evil practices,
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Taking up the cross and following Christ
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in 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
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].
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
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Denying unGodliness and worldly lusts
It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [lives with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts and passions.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Even lawful things
All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring Christ to all earthly relations
Another of the disciples said to Him, Lord, let me first go and bury [ care for till death] my father. But Jesus said to him, Follow Me, and leave the dead [ in sin] to bury their own dead.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Being crucified unto the world
But far be it from me to boast [in anything or anyone], except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Crucifying the flesh
And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Controlling the appetite
For you will put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not pleasing ourselves
We who are strong [in our convictions and of robust faith] ought to bear with the failings and the frailties and the tender scruples of the weak; [we ought to help carry the doubts and qualms of others] and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually]. For Christ did not please Himself [gave no thought to His own interests]; but, as it is written, The reproaches and abuses of those who reproached and abused you fell on Me.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Abstaining from fleshly lusts
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
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
so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying deeds of the body
for if you are living according to the [impulses of the] flesh, you are going to die. But if [you are living] by the [power of the Holy] Spirit you are habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, you will [really] live forever.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Being crucified with Christ
We know that our old self [our human nature without the Holy Spirit] was nailed to the cross with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Forsaking all
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Assisting others
And John replied, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do the same.”
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