Summary: The founding concept of Christianity does not comprise solely of the "God is Love" version we like nor is it the "Keys of Prosperity" adaptation Today's Christian has been exposed to. Christianity has the element of SACRIFICE and differing from all other religions that just encourage good behaviour and Pro-Life choices. The Christian today is however looking at the wrong role models for their lives; reading all sorts of books and following people with varied philosophies, theories and an outlook on life that prevaricates and misrepresents Jesus. Jesus is our example and his requirement for following is simple. Take up Your Cross. Deny Yourself. Follow. Unfortunately the popular "Everything is Peachy" version of Christianity has made the concept of sacrificing anything for God foreign to most Christians. What have you given up because Christ? What have you stopped doing because of Christ ? What pain have you experienced because of Christ? Where is your cross? Is there a job you would have done but turned down because of Christ? Is there a man you would have married but didn't because of Christ? A stance you could have taken? A Good behaviour you display against your nature because of Christ? A Marriage you have stayed in? Easter emphasises on the cross of Jesus but in this message Bishop Dag encourages Christians to also take up their own crosses. You will learn about the voice that speaks against sacrifice. You will be enlightened on why Jesus ministry could not have ended without him going to the cross and why what He did that made Him more powerful than Plato and other great minds with wise sayings. Take up your custom made cross and be blessed as you listen to this message as it will make you ask, What are you giving up for Christ?
