Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
for if you live according to the flesh, you are going to die. But if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry.
In fact, all those who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,
Let us then go to Him outside the camp, bearing His disgrace.