The calling to follow Christ is undeniably comprehensive. Jesus is demanding your all, everything that you are, if you are to be His true follower and disciple. But why should any one of us be willing to commit like that- Why should you be willing to actually deny your natural appetites and desires for the sake of Christ- Why should you be willing to suffer and die for Him like He calls us to do- In these verses, God tells why you should deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Christ.