He must increase and we must decrease . In essence we must removed all layers of earthly desire , thoughts , ungodly actions and wonton thing that anchor us in the world that counts on material possessions and titles or degrees which is not relevant to our final journey . The apostles including Peter the rock of the Church was admonished by Christ to leave everything and follow Him . For Jesus is the way , the truth and the life . The rich man could not detach himself from all the material possession he has when Jesus told him to sell everything and follow Him .