Bible Reference:  Mark 8:31 Jesus is teaching his disciples.   Jesus wasn't the most popular person with the government of the day. Martin Luther nailed his thesis on the church door and run for his life. He had to let go of all he'd been taught.   He had to be transformed in his mind and life. Jesus was crucified.   John 18:37 - Jesus came to speak about the truth.  Jesus came primarily to witness truth to the world; if we want to find truth, we find God.   He wants to transform your life in your relationship with Him. Isaiah 53 (v10).  There is only way that God's purpose will be achieved; through the person of Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:3 -8 .  It's not our information of a person that makes us know a person; you have to spend time with the person. God has given us great and precious gifts.  Salvation is a great and precious gift.   God gives us the ability to overcome the impulses that try to destroy us. God saves us to walk with him and have a God mentality.