1)Proverbs 1:7..The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Assuming your New Birth......then you are ready to...
2)1 John 1:8,9....
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
then you are ready to do: Luke 15:11-32...
3) Mat.16:24...Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.
then you are ready to...
4)John 15:7..."If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
understand....that these "Ifs"....are huge "Big Ifs".....that can only be done by walking in the Spirit of God.....not in the flesh...
Most people are just not that strong-willed....
and I was delivered .....by the Grace of God.......through the Way...the Power and Life of His Resurrection...

Peace and Prayer in His Name to all who struggle.....it is a day by day....daily bread of dying.....to LIVE...in His Name.....