Denying self is crucial for Christians because it aligns their lives with God's will and prioritizes His glory over personal desires.
Denying self is a biblical imperative that reflects the core of Christian faith and practice. In the teachings of Jesus, particularly in passages like Matthew 16:24, believers are called to take up their cross and follow Him. This act of self-denial counteracts the natural inclination towards self-worship and serves to redirect focus to God’s authority, sovereignty, and grace. The sermon emphasizes that self-worship leads to spiritual death and idolatry, while submitting to God fosters a genuine relationship with Him, rooting our identity and purpose in Christ rather than in ourselves.
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