Repost from a FB friend:
This is self-explanatory to me, but far too many believers expect not to pay the cost of following Christ. Walking with Christ costs you popularity because you won't be able to run with the same people you used to on your walk. You may face criticism from those "friends" you ran with because you decided to carry the cross. Believers should NOT take up the cross if they aren't ready to deal with the consequences. There are consequences for everything we do, good or bad.
