Self Denial
Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For every believer to walk in line with the standard of God in this world, self denial is inevitable. Because of our fallen nature into sin in the garden of Eden, our life has been subjected to the affections of this world which fights against our soul. Self denial is restraining oneself from an interest or needs, anyone who wish to quit smoking will have to engage in self denial, by restraining his body from any means by which he might think of smoking. Many believers have found themselves back in the pit of sin where they have made vow before God and man never to visit. They thought having a new life in Christ will work magic in not living a life of sin. Anyone who chose to live above sin must be ready to crucify the flesh and its affection, running away from any appearance of evil that may lure our heart back to sin. Satan never sl...