To help him and the other disciples, Jesus gave frank counsel, stated the consequences of a self - sparing attitude, and outlined the blessings of a self - sacrificing spirit.
لَقَدْ أَسْدَى إِلَيْهِمْ مَشُورَةً صَرِيحَةً ،‏ شَرَحَ لَهُمْ عَوَاقِبَ ٱلِٱسْتِعْفَاءِ ،‏ وَأَخْبَرَهُمْ بِٱلْبَرَكَاتِ ٱلَّتِي تَنْجُمُ عَنِ ٱلتَّحَلِّي بِرُوحِ ٱلتَّضْحِيَةِ بِٱلذَّاتِ .‏