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| − | '''Self-denial''' includes [[fasting]] and other forms of [[sacrifice]], typically for [[God]] or for [[Spiritual|spiritual]]/[[morality|moral]]/[[character]] development. Many individuals in the Bible fasted, including [[Moses]], [[David]], [[Daniel]], [[Ezra]], [[Nehemiah]], [[Esther]], and [[Jonah]]. | + | '''Self-denial''' includes [[fasting]] and other forms of [[sacrifice]], typically for [[God]] or for [[Spiritual|spiritual]]/[[morality|moral]]/[[character]] development. Many individuals in the Bible fasted, including [[Moses]], [[David]], [[Daniel (prophet)|Daniel]], [[Ezra]], [[Nehemiah]], [[Esther]], and [[Jonah]]. |
Revision as of 19:56, March 6, 2025
Self-denial includes fasting and other forms of sacrifice, typically for God or for spiritual/moral/character development. Many individuals in the Bible fasted, including Moses, David, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and Jonah.
Lent is a period of self-denial followed by most Christians.
Bible verses on self-denial
- "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." - Matthew 16:24
- "But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." - Philippians 3:7–8
Other Bible verses: