How do we know that following Christ is worth the cost?

The worth of following Christ is illustrated throughout Scripture, particularly in passages like Revelation 5 where the redeemed worship the Lamb who was slain. The realization that Christ, having laid down His life for sinners, is a motivator for believers to endure hardship and sacrifices for His name. While the path of discipleship involves struggles and separation from loved ones or societal norms, the joy and peace found in Christ far outweigh these temporal losses. Ultimately, believers understand that His grace sustains them through trials, making the pursuit of Him worthwhile, as echoed in Romans 8:18 which states that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to be revealed.