Instances of: Abraham, when he accorded to Lot, his junior, his preference of the land of Canaan, Gen. 13:9, with 17:8. Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than enjoy the pleasures of sin, Heb. 11:25; in taking no compensation from the Israelites for his services, Num. 16:15. Samuel, in his administration of justice, 1 Sam. 12:3,4. The widow of Zarephath, in sharing with Elijah the last of her sustenance, 1 Kin. 17:12-15. Daniel, in his abstinence, Dan. 1:8; in refusing rewards from Belshazzar, Dan. 5:16,17. Esther, in risking her life for the deliverance of her people, Esth. 4:16. The Rechabites, in refusing to drink wine or strong drink, or even to plant vineyards, Jer. 35:6,7. Peter and other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus, Matt. 4:20; 9:9; Mark 1:16-20; 2:14; Luke 5:11,27,28; in forsaking all and following Jesus, Matt. 19:27; Mark 10:28. The widow, who cast her all into the treasury, Luke 21:4. The early Christians, in having everything in common, Acts 2:44,45; 4:34. Joses, in selling his possessions, and giving all that he received to the apostles, Acts 4:36,37. Paul, in not counting even his life dear to himself, Acts 20:24; Phil. 3:7,8; in not coveting any one's silver or gold or apparel, Acts 20:33; in laboring for his own support while he also taught, Acts 20:34,35; 1 Cor. 4:12; 10:33.