John Mark Comer Teachings Self-Denial in an Age of Self-Fulfillment | Fighting the World, the Flesh, and the Devil E6
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Self-Denial and the Cross
- The core of Jesus's teachings is self-denial, symbolized by the cross.
- This means prioritizing God's will over personal desires, even if it means embracing suffering.
Denying the 'Self'
- We should deny our "self," not our true selves as created by God.
- The "self" to deny includes deceptive ideas, disordered desires, and harmful societal behaviors.
Two Categories of Desire
- We have two categories of desires: fleshly (disordered, selfish) and spiritual (toward love).
- These desires are in constant conflict, a "war of loves."