If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me. Mark 8:34
On one side stands the crowd. Jeering. Baiting. Demanding. On the other stands a pleasant. Swollen lips. Lumpy eye. Lofty promise. One promises acceptance, the other a cross. One offers flesh and flash, the other offers faith. The crowd challenges, " Follow us and fit in." Jesus promises, " Follow me and stand out." They promise to please. Good promises to save. Good looks at you and asks, " Which will be your choice?
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