Although it may be a common practice during Lent, I don't believe that self-denial was what Jesus had in mind when He advised picking up one's cross and following Him (Matthew 16:24). He urged self-denial in the form of a daily dedication to Him in all facets of life.
Paul knew when he wrote to the church in Rome that people would think it didn't matter to God if they weren't completely devoted to His Son. He was aware that some people might view it as acceptable to continue sinning while relying on God's grace. Paul thought it absurd for persons of faith to believe they might "continue in sin" in order to benefit more from God's grace. Instead, he said we should see ourselves as having died to sin (Rom. 6:11).
As followers of Jesus, we must do so obediently each day. It's never appropriate to break our commitment to Him.
Believing in and obeying Christ are both prerequisites for following Him. I desire to serve the Lord completely, putting my life to the test and His judgment to the test. Every hour is a gift from the merciful Giver, and every day I make a commitment to offer my all to Christ.
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