Then He said to them all, “If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if through the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Therefore put to death the parts of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Yes, and all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and in godliness in this present world,
Therefore let us go forth to Him outside the camp, bearing the reproach that He bore.