There are no bonds for me;
My secret heart is taught the truth
That makes Thy children free:
A life of self-renouncing love
Is one of liberty.
In God's paradox, self-denial (serving others rather than yourself) is more satisfying than self-indulgence, and the way to save your life is to lose it. The way to exaltation is humility.
To be like Jesus is to "be a servant to all", which means you don't mind being treated as a servant. Gratification is often delayed, and your reward or recognition may never come until your life is over - until you enter into Real Life, where we will see God's face!
to live is Christ, and to die is gain!
let him deny himself
and take up his cross daily
and follow me.
For whoever would save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."
(Lk.9:23-24, ESV).
(Philippians 2:3-4,14-15; 1:27. Ephesians 4:1-3).
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