"If self-denial is a condition for salvation, all who desire to be saved must make self- denial a part of everyday life."

-William Law

Law stresses the importance that we are not only men of public prayer and consistent in our attendance, that really none of those things even matter if not pair with action in obedience in EVERY aspect of our lives. Self-denial is crucial in our witness to the world- those who pray one thing, or say one thing and live a worldly life in any way- are not devout men of Christ. A devout man is one who is committed to walking by faith in every aspect of life- not dependent on what is comfortable to ones self, but seeking the kingdom in every breath- even if that means loosing breath. This is something that is pushing my weak spots right now. Are my prayers in line with the works in my life?- for faith without works are dead. There are parts of my life that I display as righteous and holy in-front of large groups of people- I am commonly portrayed as a man who has his things together, "ah Brian, what a great guy." What a lie I say. My heart is full of deceit and my motives are often dark. 

Father may the worlds that come from my lips be reflected by a holistic living sacrifice of all of my life. I am a sinful man- the only thing good in me is Jesus. Oh Father thank you for Grace.