count it all as loss
I have reason to boast and have confidence in the flesh–
I grew up in a Christian home. I chose to follow Jesus at the age of 10. I went to church every single Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. My dad is a deacon. My great-grandfather was the pastor at that same church. I went to Bible College. I went to Seminary. I've never smoked pot either. I read my Bible every day. I'm righteous, too: I do good things all of the time.
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:7-8 ESV)
Even in the midst of the "Christianity" I put forth, the Gospel still calls me to count it as loss because Jesus is all that matters.
I must die daily.
