In emphasizing the serious nature of discipleship, Jesus said, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). To take up our cross means that we must be willing to sacrifice our lives for Christ, putting Him and His ways first in everything.
How far are we to take this? Jesus continued, “Fo…
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