Pick up your cross and follow Jesus. Why does the Bible tell us that?
Because we have inherited a sin nature from Adam and that old man must be crucified with Christ as we live a new life by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit earnest of our inheritance.
....”Pick up your cross and follow Jesus. Why does the Bible tell us that?”.....
That does not mean to sling dead bodies on your back....which actually was a form of punishment.
His burden is light, just as he promised, so I’ll let Him do the heavy lifting.