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“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” – Luke 9:23 (ESV)
What does it mean?
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“If anyone would come after me” – This is an invitation to follow Jesus — to be His disciple, live His way, and commit your life to Him.
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“Let him deny himself” – This means turning away from selfish desires, pride, and living for your own will. You choose to put God first, even when it’s uncomfortable or costly.
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“Take up his cross daily” – In Jesus’ time, a cross was a symbol of suffering and death. Taking up your cross means being willing to suffer, surrender, and even be rejected for the sake of Christ. It’s about dying to sin and self daily.
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“And follow me” – To follow Jesus means to obey His teachings, walk in His footsteps, and trust Him as Lord — not just once, but every day.
In Simple Terms:
Jesus is saying:
“If you want to truly follow Me, you have to stop living for yourself, be willing to suffer for doing what’s right, and walk in the path I lead you.”
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