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Self Denial

Posted by Sis.Phyllis at 09:09 PM on June 29, 2009

The act of denying ones self,forbearance from gratification of one's desires,self denial is on of the for most attributes which the christian is urged to cultivate taking as the perfect model himself Jesus. Men ordinarily finds self-denial one of th moswt difficult of the christian graces to attain,since it conflicts with his inclination to seek his own pleasure and comfort before giving thougth to that of his neighbor. Christians maybe called on sometimes to deny themselves of things which are harmless. But which might be misunderstood and cause a weaker person to stumble.

Proverbs 23:1-5 Jer.35:6-10 Rom,15:3

Phil.2:7-8 Matt10:38 Matt16:24 Luke3:11 Luke14:33 Acts2:45 Rom6:12-13 Rom8:13 Rom 14:20-21 Rom 15:1-3 Tit2:12

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