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

He that loueth father or mother more then me, is not worthie of me. And he that loueth sonne, or daughter more then mee, is not worthie of me.

And hee that taketh not his crosse, and followeth after me, is not worthie of me.

And he sayd to them all, If any man will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse dayly, and follow me.

For whosoeuer will saue his life, shall lose it: and whosoeuer shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall saue it.