FOR ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
II Corinthians 8:9.
Paul gave up all for Christ.
BUT what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Philippians 3:7.
If we follow Christ, as we should, we will be called to make some sacrifice.
SO likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:33.
We are strengthened however in our suffering when we recall the promise.
IF we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.