Why Should You Deny Yourself? (Ryan M. McGraw)

Description

“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.

Table of Contents:

1. 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

2. What Does Self-Denial Look Like in Practice?
    - A Negative Example
    - The Sabbath
    - Worship
    - Prayer Meetings
    - Hospitality
    - Marriage
    - Complaining and Contentment

3. Conclusion
    - Look to Christ as Your Forerunner
    - Draw Strength from Your Union with Christ
    - Regard Self-Denial as the Path to True Blessing

Endorsement

"‘Deny yourself.’ This is one of the hardest biblical commands for Christians to implement practically. Our selfish sinful nature wants and wants even more. Ryan McGraw’s pamphlet is a powerful call to the twenty-first-century church to be more like Jesus and less like the world; to be transformed by the Spirit rather than conformed to the world. We need this exhortation today, and I’m glad to commend this pamphlet for issuing that call.” — Daniel R. Hyde, pastor, Oceanside United Reformed Church, Carlsbad, California

Product Details

Title: Why Should You Deny Yourself?

Author: Ryan M. McGraw

ISBN: 9781601784261

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Pages: 36

Binding: Paperback