Posts Tagged ‘ Die to self ’

VerseD: Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

Ephesians 2:18, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, because that is the example He gave when He died for Jews and Gentiles alike.

VerseD: Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’? Everything is possible for the one who believes.”

Mark 9:23, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. He empowers us to live like He did, and we can lead others to the salvation He gives us.

VerseD: Luke 16:10

Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.

Luke 16:10, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. Thinking we have it all figured out or are the only ones who can do things, or even those who don’t try, is wrong. We do all things for and through Christ.

VerseD: Philippians 2:5

Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:5, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus.

VerseD: Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Matthew 16:24, CSB

The power of Christ moves in us by the Holy Spirit, and He empowers us to get over ourselves and live faithful and sacrificially loving lives for others and for God’s glory.

VerseD: Matthew 16:25

Then Jesus said to his disciples,“If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

Matthew 16:24, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, and He calls us tondeny our own will over our lives and humbly and patiently follow His will.

VerseD: Joshua 1:8

This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth;  you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.

Joshua 1:8, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and He demonstrated how powerful the Word of God is in our lives against evil forces, personal feelings, and relationships. Know the Bible to know Him more.

VerseD: Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition  or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, thinking of others’ needs more than our own, liv8ng sacrificially more than for ourselves, bringing glory to God rather than ourselves.

VerseD: James 4:17

So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it.

James 4:17, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and this looks like doing good in loving obedience to God, helping others and doing what is right even when no one is looking.

VerseD: John 8:12

Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and walking in obedience to God reveals our sins as well as His righteousness and love for others flowing through us.