Self-Denial: Paul

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.