The Master also said, and plainly: “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself (deny self as it regards our personal strength and ability), and take up his cross daily (the benefits of the Cross) and follow Me.” He then said: “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it (who tries to function in his own strength): but whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it” (lose one’s life in Christ, which brings Salvation) (Lk. 9:23–24). I believe at least one of the reasons