self denial
self denial is a recurring theme in Scripture with relevance to the Christian life and biblical understanding.
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Overview
What does the Bible say about self denial? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Topical Index
19 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
General scriptures concerning
INSTANCES OF
Abraham, when he offered to Lot (his junior) his preference of the land of Canaan
Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while
Moses, in taking no compensation from the Israelites for his services
Samuel, in his administration of justice
The widow of Zarephath, in sharing with Elijah the last of her sustenance
Daniel, in his abstention
Daniel, in refusing rewards from Belshazzar
Esther, in risking her life for the deliverance of her people
The Rechabites, in refusing to drink wine or strong drink, or even to plant vineyards
Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus
in forsaking all and following Jesus
The widow, who put everything she had into the treasury
The early Christians, in having everything in common
Barnabas (Joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles
Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
Paul, in not coveting anyone' s silver, gold, or apparel
Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
Key Verses
Genesis 22:1-12
General scriptures concerning
Genesis 13:9
Abraham, when he offered to Lot (his junior) his preference of the land of Canaan
Hebrews 11:25
Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while
Numbers 16:15
Moses, in taking no compensation from the Israelites for his services
1 Samuel 12:3,4
Samuel, in his administration of justice
1 Kings 17:12-15
The widow of Zarephath, in sharing with Elijah the last of her sustenance
Daniel 1:8
Daniel, in his abstention
Daniel 5:16,17
Daniel, in refusing rewards from Belshazzar
Esther 4:16
Esther, in risking her life for the deliverance of her people
Jeremiah 35:6,7
The Rechabites, in refusing to drink wine or strong drink, or even to plant vineyards