Luke 14:25-27 Jesus turned and told them, 26 "Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, children, brothers, sisters — yes, even one's own self! — can't be my disciple. 27 Anyone who won't shoulder his own cross and follow behind me can't be my disciple To “shoulder your own cross” means that you sacrifice yourself whatever that means just as Jesus did…remember you are His body!