With all Jesus said about love and honor did He contradict himself when He told His disciples that they must “hate” their fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, children, brothers and sisters, yes even their own lives if they wanted to be His disciples? Maybe our understanding of love and hate are different. Whichever the case, He must have offended many with the “high cost,” because the crowd disappeared.
LIFE’S HIGHEST CALLING AND VIRTUE
Without a doubt, Jesus made it clear that if you were going to follow Him, loving God had to be your highest calling and most important virtue in life. This week we will examine what Jesus said and why it was that so many chose to turn back. We will also consider why He used such extreme language, and what cost and benefits are a part of the lives of those who embrace this difficult task.
MAYBE EXTREME COMMITMENT EXPLAINS AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT
I, for one, think understanding this extreme commitment is critical for understanding the amazing progress that took place through a small band of believers in the early years of the church. Ironically, their lives were characterized by acts of kindness and love like no people in history. Maybe it is true that loving God most produces in us the ability to love people appropriately and unconditionally.
LET’S GET READY FOR SUNDAY
Join us this weekend as we consider this amazing text found in Luke 14. Take time to read it before you come and ask God to use it to help you evaluate the depth of your discipleship. See you Sunday as we gather as a family to celebrate God’s amazing gift to us in Christ!
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