Bible verses about Self-denial

(From Torrey's Topical Textbook)

Christ set an example of
Matthew 4:8-10; 8:20; John 6:38; Romans 15:3; Philippians 2:6-8
A test of devotedness to Christ
Matthew 10:37,38; Luke 9:23,24
NECESSARY
- In following Christ
  Luke 14:27-33
- In the warfare of saints
  II Timothy 2:4
- To the triumph of saints
  I Corinthians 9:25-27
Ministers especially called to exercise
II Corinthians 6:4,5
SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN
- Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts
  Romans 6:12; Titus 2:12
- Controlling the appetite
  Proverbs 23:2
- Abstaining from fleshly lusts
  I Peter 2:11
- No longer living to lusts of men
  I Peter 4:2
- Mortifying sinful lusts
  Mark 9:43; Colossians 3:5
- Mortifying deeds of the body
  Romans 8:13
- Not pleasing ourselves
  Romans 15:1-3
- Not seeking out own profit
  I Corinthians 10:24,33; 13:5; Philippians 2:4
- Preferring the profit of others
  Romans 14:20,21; I Corinthians 10:24,33
- Assisting others
  Luke 3:11
- Even lawful things
  I Corinthians 10:23
- Forsaking all
  Luke 14:33
- Taking up the cross and following Christ
  Matthew 10:38; 16:24
- Crucifying the flesh
  Galatians 5:24
- Being crucified with Christ
  Romans 6:6
- Being crucified to the world
  Galatians 6:14
- Putting off the old man which is corrupt
  Ephesians 4:22; Colossians 3:9
- Preferring Christ to all earthly relations
  Matthew 8:21,22; Luke 14:26
Becomes strangers and pilgrims
Hebrews 11:13-15; I Peter 2:11
Danger of neglecting
Matthew 16:25,26; I Corinthians 9:27
Reward of
Matthew 19:28,29; Romans 8:13
Happy result
II Peter 1:4
Exemplified
- Abraham
  Genesis 13:9; Hebrews 11:8,9
- Widow of Zarephath
  I Kings 17:12-15
- Esther
  Esther 4:16
- Rechabites
  Jeremiah 35:6,7
- Daniel
  Daniel 1:8-16
- Apostles
  Matthew 19:27
- Simon, Andrew, James, and John
  Mark 1:16-20
- Poor Widow
  Luke 21:4
- The Christians
  Acts 2:45; 4:34
- Barnabas
  Acts 4:36,37
- Paul
  Acts 20:24; I Corinthians 9:19,27
- Moses
  Hebrews 11:24,25

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Self-denial {Nave's}
Self-denial {Forerunner}

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