Following Jesus is challenging. The world may hate us, just as it hated him, but this persecution is essential for our spiritual growth. We're called to be the salt of the earth, preserving a decaying world even when it hurts. Our response to trials and persecution can be a powerful witness to others.

Are we living for our own false glory or the true glory of God, who chose to humble Himself for our sake? Glory through humility is at the core of our faith, and calls us to a deeper relationship with God.