Taking up the crosses of gospel discipleship is associated with forsaking the ways of the world and centering one’s life in Christ. “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. And now for a man to take up his cross, is to deny himself all ungodliness, and every worldly lust, and keep my commandments” (JST, Matthew 16:25-26; cf. 3 Nephi 12:30).
In addition, those who have , , endured the crosses of the world, and despised the shame of it“ are those who have learned to ignore the jeerings of doubters and whose eyes—single to the glory of God—never stray from the course charted by their Captain.
They care precious little for the acclaims of those who worship the world, and they seek only that life which i sanctifying and that praise which is heaven sent. Like Lehi, these disciples have partaken of the fruit of the tree of life, are aware of the scoffings and enticements of those in the great and spacious building, but have heeded them not (see 1 Nephi 8:33).”