Thematic Bible: Should be exercised in
Thematic Bible
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring the profit of others
Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.
Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.
Do not let the work of God come to nothing on account of food. All things are certainly clean; but it is evil for that man who by taking food makes it hard for another. It is better not to take meat or wine or to do anything which might be a cause of trouble to your brother.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not seeking our own profit
Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of evil;
Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.
Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
That you are to put away, in relation to your earlier way of life, the old man, which has become evil by love of deceit;
Do not make false statements to one another; because you have put away the old man with all his doings,
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Taking up the cross and following Christ
Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him give up all, and take up his cross, and come after 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
And he who does not take his cross and come after me is not good enough for me.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
Then put to death your bodies which are of the earth; wrong use of the flesh, unclean things, passion, evil desires and envy, which is the worship of strange gods;
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
And if your hand is a cause of trouble to you, let it be cut off; it is better for you to go into life with one hand than to have two hands and go into hell, into the eternal fire.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Denying unGodliness and worldly lusts
Training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;
For this cause do not let sin be ruling in your body which is under the power of death, so that you give way to its desires;
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Even lawful things
We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Preferring Christ to all earthly relations
And another of the disciples said to him, Lord, let me first go and give the last honours to my father. But Jesus said to him, Come after me; and let the dead take care of their dead.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Being crucified unto the world
But far be it from me to have glory in anything, but only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which this world has come to an end on the cross for me, and I for it.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Crucifying the flesh
And those who are Christ's have put to death on the cross the flesh with its passions and its evil desires.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Controlling the appetite
And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not pleasing ourselves
We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves. Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong. For Christ did not give pleasure to himself, but, as it is said, The bitter words of those who were angry with you came on me.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Abstaining from fleshly lusts
My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make 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 you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying deeds of the body
For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Being crucified with Christ
Being conscious that our old man was put to death on the cross with him, so that the body of sin might be put away, and we might no longer be servants to sin.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Forsaking all
And so whoever is not ready to give up all he has may not be my disciple.
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Assisting others
And he made answer and said to them, He who has two coats, let him give to him who has not even one; and he who has food, let him 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