Will Suffering for Christ Always Be Part of Following Him?

Yes. Suffering for Christ is part of true discipleship, though it appears in different forms such as persecution, rejection, self-denial, and loss.

Christians: How Do You Spell Joy?

Joy is “spelled” by ordered love: Jehovah first, others second, self last, with truth-filled habits that protect the conscience.

True discipleship demands self-denial, obedience, and perseverance amid opposition, yet yields lasting joy through sacrificial service for Christ.

The crucified life means daily self-denial, obedience, and endurance through suffering, lived in the hope of eternal glory with Christ.

Paul warns that in the last days, people will love self and pleasure over God — a warning all Christians must take seriously today.