When presenting themselves for baptism, such new disciples confirm that they have disowned themselves and are determined to serve God with all their strength, means, and abilities.
Ristimisele minnes kinnitavad need uued jüngrid, et ei ela enam iseendale ja on otsusekindlalt valmis teenima Jumalat kogu oma jõuga ning kasutama selleks oma vara ja võimeid.