"The Way: Dying To Self" based on Matthew 16:23-26 - Pastor Myles Pitts

This Sunday service message, "The Way: Dying to Self," delivered by Pastor Myles Pitts at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church on March 22, 2026, explores the countercultural Christian concept of self-denial based on Matthew 16:23-26.

Key Themes and Highlights:

• The Danger of Self-Obsession : Pastor Pitts highlights how modern culture encourages a self-centered life—focused on personal desires, opinions, and social media validation—which contradicts the teachings of Jesus.
• The Path of True Discipleship : Based on the text, being a disciple means denying oneself, taking up the cross, and following Jesus. This requires mimicking the life of the Teacher, rather than picking and choosing comfortable parts of the faith.
• Crucified with Christ : Referencing Galatians 2:20, the message emphasizes that dying to self is not done alone, but with Christ. It is a daily process of clearing out selfish ambition to allow Christ to live through the believer.
• Practical Application: Pastor Pitts provides practical advice on how to live this out:
  • Listen more to God and others instead of dominating conversations.
  • Trust God's understanding over personal logic.
  • Forgive others to resemble Christ.
  • Submit personal dreams to God's will.

The service concludes with a call to treat life not as a throne for self-worship, but as an altar for daily sacrifice to God. 

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