Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. — Galatians 5:11

The offense of the cross. The cross saves, but it also offends. It tells us we can't save ourselves—and that's humiliating. If anyone wants to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. That friendship with the world is enmity with God.