23 (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; see EGW comment on Matthew 11:28-30). Shunning Cross Means Shunning Reward—[Luke 9:23 quoted.] These words are spoken to every one who desires to be a Christian. He who shuns the cross shuns the reward promised to the faithful (Letter 144, 1901).
(5BC 1120.11)