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| − | *[https://www.openbible.info/topics/self_denial Self Denial Bible verses], | + | *[https://www.openbible.info/topics/self_denial Self Denial Bible verses], |
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| + | === Bible verses on self-control and temptation === | ||
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| + | *[https://dailyverses.net/self-control/nrsv Bible verses on self-control - NRSV] | ||
| + | *[https://dailyverses.net/temptation/nrsv Bible verses on temptation - NRSV] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 20:25, 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
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