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Matthew 10:38

Christ calls us to take up our cross and follow His example. This call is not so much a call to martyrdom as a command to deny self or, crucify the flesh, even to the point of death. We must be prepared to die, if that is where the course of events leads, but in most cases it is not so much literal martyrdom as it is to have the attitude of self-denial that is willing to give up all. Christ's disciples live to serve God, not self. Paul admonishes us to put off our former conduct and put to death our sinful actions.

Martin G. Collins
Overcoming (Part 5): Self-Denial

Related Topics: Cross, Bearing Our | Cross, Symbol of | Crucified with Christ | Crucify the Flesh | Mortify the Flesh | Self Denial | Take Up Our Cross

Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Genesis 19:26
Luke 14:26
Luke 17:32

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
A Tale of Two Widgets
Remember Lot's Wife
Bible Studies
Overcoming (Part 5): Self-Denial
What Is Real Repentance?  (2)
Sermon Transcripts
A Place of Safety? (Part 5)
Grace, Unleavened Bread, and the Holy Spirit
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part 7)
The Summertime Soldier and Sunshine Patriotism

 

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