"And they overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death."
To overcome is to conquer. Those who are fit for the Kingdom of Heaven know the weapons of their warfare and are not afraid to use them. They know that the enemy of their souls must be dealt with thoroughly, in his 3 manifestations of evil,( viz. the world, the flesh and the devil.).
How is your testimony today? To continue moving onward and upward with God, the price must continue to be paid ! This cost will include one's time, effort, finance and maybe even 'certain relationships'. But it will always be worth it ! The 'soul' life must die, so that the life of the Spirit may live in us and through us. There will be noise and pain ! but press on, so as to press in !
May The Lord Bless you.