About this book
'Self-denial is one of the fundamental principles of the Christian life. It is Christianity 101,' writes author Ryan McGraw. Christians, regardless of personal cost, must believe and do whatever Christ teaches them and reject and flee from whatever He forbids them. McGraw helps readers develop an understanding of this essential principle of Christian living by providing an in-depth explanation of what self-denial is and why it is important, and then giving examples of what it looks like in practice.
Contents:
What is Self-Denial, and Why Is It Important?
- The Grounds for Self-Denial
- The Pattern of Self-Denial
- The Reason for Self-Denial
- The Measure of Self-Denial
- The Principle of Self-Denial
What Does Self-Denial Look Like in Practice?
- A Negative Example
- The Sabbath
- Worship
- Prayer Meetings
- Hospitality
- Marriage
- Complaining and Contentment
Conclusion
- Look to Christ as Your Forerunner
- Draw Strength from Your Union with Christ
- Regard Self-Denial as the Path to True Blessing
The Cultivating Biblical Godliness booklets treat matters that are vital to Christian experience, and each contribution aims to address a wide variety of people and circumstances at a fundamental and introductory level. This includes teaching people what to believe in order to practice personal holiness as well as specific directions on how to cultivate biblical godliness in relation to issues that are common to God's people.
