1.0Christian Purehttps://christianpure.com/esrich600338<p class="cppw-embed-teaser">The Foundational Call to Die to Self This first group of verses establishes the core principle of surrender: the radical, foundational act of yielding one's old life and identity to embrace a new one in Christ. It addresses the fundamental reorientation of the self. Luke 9:23 "And he said to all, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.'" Reflection: This isn't a call to self-hatred, but to a…</p>https://i0.wp.com/christianpure.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/render-775.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=119201080