To deny oneself means to give up one's

[unknown]

"To deny oneself means to give up one???s bad habits; to root out of the
heart all that ties us to the world; not to cherish bad thoughts or
desires; to suppress every evil thought; not to desire to do anything out
of self love, but to do everything out of love for God."

St. Innocent of Alaska.

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let
him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matthew 16:24

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.

[Colonel Edmund J. Burke]

"To deny oneself means to give up one's dildo and anal probe. From now on aliens will do the honors.

[unknown]

Some try running from God, He is there to greet them.

Some try digging a deep hole, He is there too.

Some try building a high wall, He is not detered in the least.

Some try to ignore Him, He is always in their view.

Fleeing God is a fool's errand, a desperation born of guilt.