Jesus Christ clearly states what He requires – TOTAL commitment to Him – we must love Him more than anyone or anything (or even our own lives)
| Passage Reference | Passage Text |
|---|---|
| Matthew 10:37-38 (NIV) | “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.” |
| John 12:25-26 (NIV) | The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, My servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves Me. |
1 Peter 4:12-16 