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| | A Symbol Of Love (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) |
 | | He used the symbol of crucifixion, the Roman practice of executing criminals by hanging them on a wooden cross, to illustrate just what His followers might be expected to suffer and experience for His sake. |
 | | As important as icons and symbols are to out Christian faith, we cannot afford to allow the idea of cross bearing by Christ's disciples and followers to be relegated to the wearing of the cross, or even to church decorations. |
 | | Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. |
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