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| − | *[https://www.gotquestions.org/deny-yourself.html#:~:text=Jesus%20taught%20that%20to%20be,(ESV%2C%20emphasis%20added). What does it mean to deny yourself?], [[Got Questions Ministries] | + | *[https://www.gotquestions.org/deny-yourself.html#:~:text=Jesus%20taught%20that%20to%20be,(ESV%2C%20emphasis%20added). What does it mean to deny yourself?], [[Got Questions Ministries]] |
*[https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/fasting-in-the-bible-10-examples-to-learn-from/ Fasting In The Bible: 10 Examples To Learn From] | *[https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/fasting-in-the-bible-10-examples-to-learn-from/ Fasting In The Bible: 10 Examples To Learn From] | ||
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Revision as of 00:14, March 7, 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: