Bible Verses About Self-Denial: A test of devotedness to Christ

He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.

And he that taketh not up his cross, and followeth me, is not worthy of me.

And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: for he that shall lose his life for my sake shall save it.