Resisting the death of self
"Many are deceived into thinking that the death of self is the cause of all the agony they feel. [However], the more finally and completely we die to self, the less pain we experience. Death is only painful to he who resists it. Self always resists death, because of its intense desire to live! Self-love fights against death, like a sick man in his last struggle.
The body must die because of sin. But the spirit must die to sin, and to itself. Be sure that your spirit dies first (to itself), and then our bodily death will be as peaceful as falling asleep."
- Francois Fenelon (1651-1715)
May we die to self, that we might live.
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Yes, as we are filled with Jesus, may we let go of and deny the many 'others' that block our enjoyment of Him. Thanks for posting.
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