What It Really Means to Die to Self

Dying to self is sometimes described as though faithful people should disappear. But surrender in the life of Jesus is not the destruction of personhood. It is the release of our claim to be our own savior, our own center, and our own final authority. The self placed in Christ’s hands is not erased; it is remade in love, courage, humility, and obedience. This first-pass body is a staged editorial sample and should be replaced with the verified published essay during migration.