Don’t suffer for the wrong reasons.
One time, Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23-27).
Obviously, Jesus wasn’t referring to a physical cross. Specifically, Jesus wanted us to know that we would have to go through pain, if we follow Him.
Though we are bound to experience some pain, Christ assures us that our suffering will not be in vain. But it is important for us to realize that the cross isn’t just any kind of trouble.
If your suffering is as a result of your selfish acts, then it isn’t a cross. Don’t suffer for the wrong reasons.
Written by Ben Dankaka
