MANY LOVERS BUT FEW CROSS-BEARERS
Jesus hath now many lovers of His kingdom, but few bearers of His cross. He hath many desirous of consolation, but few of tribulation. He finds many companions of His table, but few of His abstinence. All desire to rejoice with Him; few are willing to endure anything for Him or with Him. Many follow Jesus unto the breaking of bread, but few to the drinking of the cup of His passion.
— A. Kempis — (Encyclopedia of 15,000 Illustrations)