We know from the words of Jesus that the path to everlasting life lies in HIS footsteps. We see the crucifix not only as a symbol that reminds us of the sacrifice that HE made so that we may enter God's kingdom, but also as a symbolic reminder of the sacrifice all Christians must make to one day walk in the Kingdom of Heaven. The Bible tells us that, like Jesus, we must be willing to sacrifice our Earthly lives for God's will, even when it makes us uncomfortable.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
"For the love of Christ controls us, because we concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised."
Philippians 2:4-5
"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,"
John 3:30
"He must increase, but I must decrease.”