Self-denial

King David playing the harp (Domenico Zampieri 1581-1641)

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:

• Self Denial Bible verses,

Bible verses on self-control and temptation

• Bible verses on self-control - NRSV
• Bible verses on temptation - NRSV

See also

• Lent

External links

• What does it mean to deny yourself?, Got Questions Ministries
• Fasting In The Bible: 10 Examples To Learn From