Christ Set an Example Of Matthew 4:8-10, 8:20, John 6:38, Romans 15:3, Philippians 2:6-8

A Test of Devotedness to Christ Matthew 10:37, 38, Luke 9:23, 24

Necessary

In following Christ Luke 14:27-33

In the warfare of saints 2 Timothy 2:4

To the triumph of saints 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Ministers Especially Called to Exercise 2 Corinthians 6:4, 5

Should Be Exercised In

Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts Romans 6:12, Titus 2:12

Controlling the appetite Proverbs 23:2

Abstaining from fleshly lusts 1 Peter 2:11

No longer living to lusts of men 1 Peter 4:2

Mortifying sinful lusts Mark 9:43, Colossians 3:5

Mortifying deeds of the body Romans 8:13

Not pleasing ourselves Romans 15:1-3

Not seeking out own profit 1 Corinthians 10:24, 33, 13:5, Philippians 2:4

Preferring the profit of others Romans 14:20, 21, 1 Corinthians 10:24, 33

Assisting others Luke 3:11

Even lawful things 1 Corinthians 10:23

Forsaking all Luke 14:33

Taking up the cross and following Christ Matthew 10:38, 16:24

Crucifying the flesh Galatians 5:24

Being crucified with Christ Romans 6:6

Being crucified to the world Galatians 6:14

Putting off the old man which is corrupt Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:9

Preferring Christ to all earthly relations Matthew 8:21, 22, Luke 14:26

Becomes Strangers and Pilgrims Hebrews 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:11

Danger of Neglecting Matthew 16:25, 26, 1 Corinthians 9:27

Reward Of Matthew 19:28, 29, Romans 8:13

Happy Result 2 Peter 1:4

Exemplified

Abraham Genesis 13:9, Hebrews 11:8, 9

Widow of Zarephath 1 Kings 17:12-15

Esther Esther 4:16

Rechabites Jeremiah 35:6, 7

Daniel Daniel 1:8-16

Apostles Matthew 19:27

Simon, Andrew, James, and John Mark 1:16-20

Poor Widow Luke 21:4

The Christians Acts 2:45, 4:34

Barnabas Acts 4:36, 37

Paul Acts 20:24, 1 Corinthians 9:19, 27

Moses Hebrews 11:24, 25