The cost is worth the reward.

When we become a Christian, we are to put off the ways of the world, and begin a new life with Jesus. 

The world is full of sin.  Take a look at Hollywood.  It encourages us to envy the Hollywood stars and to foolishly compare ourselves with these beautiful, talented people.  Social media preys on this, sometimes stirring a dissatisfaction with our own lives.

As a Christian, we must set our mind on things above.  Loving the world and relenting to their sinful ways will cripple our spiritual growth.

It's a high price to pay to become a Christian and to endure the relationship with God, but it is so worth it.  You will be ridiculed, rejected, laughed at and marred for your faith while living in this world.

You cannot serve two masters.  Either you love the world and hate God, or you love God and hate sin.

Yes, we will suffer in this life, on this earth, but oh the reward of spending eternity in heaven with Jesus is worth it all!

John 12:25- "Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life."