Transformation! Die to self; be born again spiritually in Messiah/the Christ

Never never never give up is okay for a half time pep talk in a football game, but in real life GIVE UP your focus on self, the flesh, and the world's distractions. For eternal life, not eternal death, choose John 3: 16, be bold to die to your old self, be born again in the Messiah/Christ: Matthew 4:17-REPENT