Griffith Baptist Church

02/19/12 AM SERVICE

WHAT JESUS SAID: Deny Yourself

Luke 9:23
Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

 

Jesus’ command to deny your self is a basic requirement for becoming a follower of Christ

 

It is saying no to self and yes to Jesus

 

TO DENY SELF

Is to say no to our self-sufficiency

And yes to the price that Jesus paid for our forgiveness

 

Is to say no to our fears

And yes to faith that overcomes our fears

 

Is to say no to our will

And yes to God’s will

 

Is to say no to the things that distract us

And yes to “seeking first the Kingdom of God”

 

Is to say no to selfish thoughts

And yes to laying down our lives for our friends

 

Is to say no to lukewarm hearts

And yes to a heart filled with God’s love

 

Is to say no to living a life of routines

And yes to the adventure of following Christ

 

Is to say no to temporary desires

And yes to eternal decisions

 

Is to say no to just getting through the day

And yes to taking up the cross of Christ daily

 

 

Matthew 16:25
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

 

Are you willing to follow Christ’s command in order to find true life?