Pure love is all about self denial. Mark 8:34. The cross represents death and self denial. Paul the apostle along with many others, suffered greatly and went through so much for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Acts 9:15-16. Becoming a Christian does not mean that your problems will go away, in fact be prepared to pay a price. Galatians 2:20. Our biggest enemy is self.
Self denial
Episode 493
Mark 8:34, Acts 9:15–16, Galatians 2:20
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