Great Christians make great sacrifices, and it's a habit that may be scary to some but is essential to a healthy relationship with God. Sacrifice is the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something more important, and it's a way of expressing love and devotion. Jesus teaches that sacrifice is a requirement for being his follower, and it demands absolute supremacy in our hearts. He also teaches that love and sacrifice are interchangeable, and that when we die to our selfishness, we end up with great relationships and a deeper connection with God.
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