Jesus cared deeply about his family and friends, and, in fact, some of his last words expressed concern for his mother. Yet he spoke cogently about what it means to leave all for Christ. Jesus said, "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:26, 27).
Strong words. They show what it really takes to be a Christian—and a Christian Scientist. For Jesus, it required the supreme sacrifice—crucifixion.
When Jesus stood before Pilate after being accused by the Jews, he remained silent. Pilate said to Jesus, "Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?"
