There was a day when i died, utterly died to my opinions, preferences, tastes, and will - died to the world, its approval or censure - died to the approval or blame even of my brethren and friends, and since then i have studied only to show myself approved unto God.

~ George Mueller

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

~ Matthew 16:24