Practicing The Way

Part 5 - Self Has to Go

By Keith Davis, March 21, 2026

Fact 1: I do not determine what is for me.

Fact 2: I am not identified by what I .

Fact 3: Emotional well-being and self-fulfillment are not the goal.

Fact 4: I do not determine .

Our Culture: “Life is about expressing yourself.” Biblical Worldview: “Life is about glorifying God and loving others.”

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind…. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” -Matthew 22:37, 39 NLT

“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” -Luke 9:23 NLT

  • “Give up your own way” up.

  • “Take up your cross.” to self

  • “Follow me.” under Jesus.