Self-denial

Abraham, when he offered to Lot (his junior) his preference
of the land of Canaan—Ge 13:9; with 17:8
Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the
people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while—Heb 11:25
Moses, in taking no compensation from the Israelites for his
services—Nu 16:15
Samuel, in his administration of justice
—1Sa 12:3,4
The widow of Zarephath, in sharing with Elijah the last of
her sustenance—1Ki 17:12-15
Daniel, in his abstention
—Da 1:8
Daniel, in refusing rewards from Belshazzar
—Da 5:16,17
Esther, in risking her life for the deliverance of her
people—Es 4:16
The Rechabites, in refusing to drink wine or strong drink,
or even to plant vineyards—Jer 35:6,7
Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations
and following Jesus—Mt 4:20; 9:9; Mr 1:16-20; 2:14; Lu 5:11,27,28
in forsaking all and following Jesus
—Mt 19:27; Mr 10:28
The widow, who put everything she had into the treasury
—Lu 21:4
The early Christians, in having everything in common
—Ac 2:44,45; 4:34
Barnabas (Joses), in selling his possessions, and giving
everything that he had received to the apostles—Ac 4:36,37
Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
—Ac 20:24; Php 3:7,8
Paul, in not coveting anyone's silver, gold, or apparel
—Ac 20:33
Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
—Ac 20:34,35; 1Co 4:12; 10:33
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