Luke 14:25-35.
Luke 14.25-35
Being a Disciple
"Large crowds were walking along with Jesus, when he turned and said:
You cannot be my disciple, unless you love me more than you love your
father and mother, your wife and children, and your brothers and
sisters. You cannot come with me unless you love me more than you love
your own life. You cannot be my disciple unless you carry your own
cross and come with me. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower.
What is the first thing you will do? Won't you sit down and figure out
how much it will cost and if you have enough money to pay for it?
Otherwise, you will start building the tower, but not be able to
finish. Then everyone who sees what is happening will laugh at you.
They will say, "You started building, but could not finish the job."
What will a king do if he has only ten thousand soldiers to defend
himself against a king who is about to attack him with twenty thousand
soldiers? Before he goes out to battle, won't he first sit down and
decide if he can win? If he thinks he won't be able to defend
himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other
king is still a long way off. So then, you cannot be my disciple
unless you give away everything you own.
Salt and Light
Salt is good, but if it no longer tastes like salt, how can it be made
to taste salty again? It is no longer good for the soil or even for
the manure pile. People simply throw it out. If you have ears, pay
attention!"
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
Being a Disciple
"Large crowds were walking along with Jesus, when he turned and said:
You cannot be my disciple, unless you love me more than you love your
father and mother, your wife and children, and your brothers and
sisters. You cannot come with me unless you love me more than you love
your own life. You cannot be my disciple unless you carry your own
cross and come with me. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower.
What is the first thing you will do? Won't you sit down and figure out
how much it will cost and if you have enough money to pay for it?
Otherwise, you will start building the tower, but not be able to
finish. Then everyone who sees what is happening will laugh at you.
They will say, "You started building, but could not finish the job."
What will a king do if he has only ten thousand soldiers to defend
himself against a king who is about to attack him with twenty thousand
soldiers? Before he goes out to battle, won't he first sit down and
decide if he can win? If he thinks he won't be able to defend
himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other
king is still a long way off. So then, you cannot be my disciple
unless you give away everything you own.
Salt and Light
Salt is good, but if it no longer tastes like salt, how can it be made
to taste salty again? It is no longer good for the soil or even for
the manure pile. People simply throw it out. If you have ears, pay
attention!"
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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