Andrew Wommack Devotional 14 December 2023 – Value Christ Higher Than Self
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Topic: Value Christ Higher Than Self
Matthew 28:9: “And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came, held him by the feet, and worshipped him.”
Self-denial is embraced by much of Christianity today. Historically, self-denial has always been a big part of false religion. Most religions teach an abasement of self, but they do it as penitence to obtain salvation. This is not the denying of self that the Bible advocates.
As the scriptures promote, true self-denial is not self-hatred or masochism but rather an enthroning of Christ above self. We have a new identity in Christ that replaces the old self. We don’t deny ourselves to obtain salvation, but it is a love response to what Christ has already done for us. He gave His all for us, and we willingly give our all back to Him.
Denying self in an attempt to earn salvation is almost always motivated by guilt and characterized by rigid rules. True Christianity, on the other hand, is not the observance of rituals but a relationship that produces holiness as a fruit and not the root of salvation.
Holiness doesn’t come from the outside and works its way inside. When we are born again, we become righteous, and that righteousness goes out into our physical lives.
Trying to destroy the power of self through harsh laws actually arouses and strengthens sin. Christians must not let life become a set of rules but rather a response to a loving relationship with Jesus Christ.
This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) and an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).
Ambydennis Notice Board: We trust you have been blessed by the devotional. Accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal savior is one of the best decisions one can take, especially you; imagine having Christ in your life; what a fantastic experience it will be. It starts here as you proclaim: Dear Father, I humbly come to you in sincere repentance, claiming you as my Lord and personal Saviour. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, be the center of my life, and let my life revolve around you as I partake in the eternal life you gave us in Jesus’ Name. Congratulations, you are now Born again. God bless you.
