 Here's something we rarely hear preached anymore. Yes, we understand that God blesses us, prospers us, favors us and provides for us, but Christianity is not about self-help. It's about self-abandonment. Jesus said that anyone who follows Him must carry their cross and deny themselves. Life unto Christ is death unto self. Far too many are trying to build what Jesus called them to crucify. When you follow Jesus, many times you'll have to say no to your desires, no to your plans, no to your ambitions, no to others. And if you can't remember the last time you had to deny yourself, then you need to double check to ensure you're actually following Jesus. Do you agree? Let me know in the comments.