This is the invitation extended to us as followers of Jesus. Luke 9:23 And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. Deny means - deny oneself, to disown, renounce self, disregard All personal interests and enjoyments. cross means - to bear ones cross meaning to undergo suffering and trial, to expose oneself to reproach and death. ... This is our invitation from Jesus Himself the words written in Red, Luke 9:23 says and He Said to them ALL. this is what following looks like. Denying self and taking up our cross means something has to be crucified. our flesh disowning and disreguarding turning away from personal interests & enjoyments. selfish desires, selfish pursuits, Losing the lifestyle we once knew. Losing all that defines the old man. denying self will cost us everything we lose our right to live as we choose. popularity, letting go of earthly possessions an...
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