THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP : SELF DENIAL

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SUNDAY 22 JULY2012


 Main Text: MATTHEW 16:24-26
Class/Group 3 [Inspiration, Joy, Kingdom, Love]
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
  
Discipleship is a serious business and often a lonely experience. The early disciples have to deny themselves before they could faithfully do the pleasure of their master. Denying oneself implies that the disciple:
Class/Group 3 [Inspiration, Joy, Kingdom, Love]
  1. Must love Jesus more than self.
  2. Must not seek his own happiness at the expense of the will of God.
  3. Must be willing to give up his desires for the sake of Christ.
  4. Must not chase after the worldly comfort, dignity, and glory at the expense of his love for Christ.
  5. Must desire things that are in the supreme interest of Christ and His Church.


Class/Group 3 [Inspiration, Joy, Kingdom, Love]



The saying, "God first", usually quoted  by many who claim to be Christians, must be taken serious in all activities of a true disciple. A true disciple's love for God must be stronger than self-will.




Class/Group 4 [Mighty, Newness, Overcomers, Praise]


 Points for Discussion

  • Why should Christians deny themselves to become disciples?
  • What  are some of the human desires we must say 'NO' to?
  • In what ways have you denied yourself as a disciple of Christ?

Class/Group 4 [Mighty, Newness, Overcomers, Praise]

Class/Group 1 [Alive; Blessing; Compassion; Discipleship]


Class/Group 2 [Eternal Life; Faith; Glory; Holiness]


Class/Group 1 [Alive; Blessing; Compassion; Discipleship]

Class/Group 6 [Unity; Victory; Witness]


Class/Group 6 [Unity; Victory; Witness]

Class/Group 5 [Quiet Spirit; Resurrection; Salvation; Triumphant]

Class/Group 7 [External]  

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