Thesis: Self-denial that seeks the benefit of others is following Jesus
Self-denial is not:
1. being severe and austere like the Pharisees 2. being emaciated or deprived
Self-denial is:
1. to bear with patience and endure other' weaknesses - v1 a. If the bible calls it sin, it is; if it does not, be redemptive
2. to accommodate:preferring other's benefit above ours - v2-4 a. don't be a people pleaser b. seek edification of the other
3. to walk in unity despite our differences - v5 a. Unity is difficult b. Amos 3:3
4. Conclusion - v7 a. What is harder?, To accept others or to have been accepted by God? b. Ponder often on how much you have been loved? c. Oh that we thought less of self and more of others! - CS Lewis
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