Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. — Matthew 16:25

 According to 1 Corinthians 1:20–25, there are two types of foolishness: that which is smart and that which is foolishness. According to Philippians 3:7-9, there are gains and losses. A humble path leads to exaltation, whereas an exalted path descends (Philippians 2:5–11). 

These kinds of claims appear to be contradictions, yet they are paradoxes. A paradox is a claim that combines two truths that, on the surface, don't seem to go together. 

  According to this proverb, "Whoever would preserve his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will save it. 

Who uttered that? Christ Jesus, our Lord! In Matthew 16:25, Christ provided us with that rule. 

And the apostle Paul exemplified it by going through a great deal of adversity for the sake of others (2 Corinthians 4:8–12). Paul was aware, however, that his spirit was being rejuvenated even as his physical body was decomposing (v. 16).

You must give up your time, strength, and resources in order to fully satisfy your unique potential. To "lose your life" for Christ. Start living your life! 

In the same way that Christ demonstrated His love for us by giving His life in our place, so do we. Take up your cross and move forward; don't consider laying it down until you are dead. Only the person who carries the cross has a chance of receiving the glorious crown.  

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