Posts Tagged ‘ Die to self ’
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13, ESV
The cost of following Jesus is denying ourselves and choosing God over all things. Our biggest concern should be seeking God.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10, ESV
The cost of following Jesus is getting over ourselves, and we should therefore treat others the way Jesus treated us, with sacrificial love, especially within the Church.
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24, ESV
The cost of following Jesus is getting over yourself, knowing you need help for salvation and must live the same sacrificial life of love.
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29, ESV
God is our source of life and love, giving us the power to control our minds and tongues to help each other in life and worship.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12, ESV
The only true source of power, authority, and faithfulness comes from our Creator and Savior. Thanks be to God that He also empowers us to remain faithful by His power and authority as we seek Him.
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.”
Jeremiah 17:7, ESV
We are called to faithfulness, and praise His name that God helps us. The Holy Spirit indwells delivers and empowers us with Christ’s faithfulness.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
1 Corinthians 9:24-25, ESV
We are called to faithfulness, and God tells us to exercise self-control as we grow. Fortunately, He also empowers us with the Word and the Holy Spirit.
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