Matthew 16:24-27

24 Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how.

25 Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.

26 What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for?

27 "Don't be in such a hurry to go into business for yourself. Before you know it the Son of Man will arrive with all the splendor of his Father, accompanied by an army of angels. You'll get everything you have coming to you, a personal gift.