THE POWER OF SELF DENIAL AND VICTORY OVERSELF Mat. 16:24-26; Mark 8:34-38. Self is that aspect of man’s life that wants to go its own way. Self is the evil propensity in man to take charge of his own affairs irrespective of what is the will of God. Be the master of his own life, likes to get into self management. It never wants to submit to the will of God or any authority on earth. Self makes obedience to the word of God very difficult and almost impossible. Self causes backsliding, rebellion, disobedience, lack of spiritual progress and stubbornness. Self manifests itself in the following area. (1) Self-will (2) Self-centeredness. (3) Self indulgence. (4) Self management. (5) Selfishness. (6) Selfish ambition. (7) Self pity. (8) Self satisfaction and pride. (9) Self ego. (10) Self promotion. If we are going to be overcomers and make steady spiritual growth and progress we must deal with self. (1) Dethrone self. (2) Destroy self. (3) Deny self. (4) Deal with self. Luke 14:25-27. 1. DAMNING CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF LIFE: Ezekiel 28:11-19; Isaiah 14:12-17; Gen. 13:8-13; Luke 15:11-13; 1 Samuel 15:13-24, 30; 1 Kings 1:5. Self was first found in Satan, and anyone that has self is carrying the nature of Satan. Self life is deceptive and destructive. When it is not crucified and brought under control it can lead a terrible end. Self produces: (1) Iniquity. (2) Inconsistency. (3) Makes one to be inconsiderate. (4) Insubordination. (5) Independent. (6) Indiscipline. (7) Impurity and pride. (8) Indifference. (9) Ingratitude. (10) Infidelity. If not dealt with through genuine repentance it will eventually lead to defeat, disgrace, death and damnation. 2. DENYING AND CONQUERING THE SELF LIFE Mat. 16:24-26; Philip. 3:7-8; Gal.2:20; 1 Cor.9:27; 1 Cor.10:23; Mat. 5:30; Gal. 5:24; Rom. 6:6; Col. 2:11. Anyone who allow self to control and dominate him or her is in great danger. There is need for self denial and self control so that we can be live in the perfect will of God. The Lord made it clear that except someone dies he abideth alone but if he fall to the ground and die it bringeth forth much fruit. We need to die to sin, die to self and maintain self discipline and self denial if we must live a life that is according to the perfect will of God. 3. DOMINION AND CONQUEST OF SPIRITUAL LIFE: Rom. 6:6-11,18,22; Col. 3:1-5; 1 Cor. 15:31; Philip. 1:21; Rom. 8:13; Mat. 26:41,42; John 6:38. To have spiritual dominion over the flesh is a possibility all we need to do is to surrender all unto the Lord. There must be: (1) Salvation from sin. (2) Separation from the world. (3) Sanctification and purity of heart. (4) Steadfastness and commitment to the truth. (5) Supplication unto the Lord for grace. (6) Surrendering your all unto the Lord. (7) Saturation with the scriptures and obedient to the word of God. REMEMBER HOLINESS WITHOUT WHICH NO MAN SHALL SEE THE LORD. HEBREWS.12:14.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:26:39 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015