John Mark Comer Teachings Self-Denial in an Age of Self-Fulfillment | Fighting the World, the Flesh, and the Devil E6
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Two Categories of Desire
- We have two categories of desires: fleshly (disordered, selfish) and spiritual (toward love).
- These desires are in constant conflict, a "war of loves."
The Old Self as Idolater
- Our "old self" prioritizes desires above God, making them idols.
- An idolater is anyone willing to harm others to fulfill their desires.
Two Paths and Their Outcomes
- Denying Jesus and following yourself leads to losing your life, while denying yourself and following Jesus leads to finding it.
- This isn't a command but a statement of reality.