1. The opportunity to become a disciple is open to everyone, not just those originally invited into the kingdom, nor their leaders.
2. The cost of being a disciple is as high as you can pay, and before committing, determine if you're willing to pay.
3. The banquet will be rich beyond understanding, but come to celebrate the king, not just to eat and drink your fill.
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2 comments:
That second point is the one in which it seems that we often skimp out on. I think people in the church often undervalue seekers who are really counting the cost because we want a "yay for Jesus" quick commitment, which really creates problems in the long run (we can look around and see the confusion even in our own local congregation).
Welcome amanda.
Could you elaborate a little further? Are you saying that the church undervalues seekers in their midst by pushing for commitment while those seekers are still trying to sort out the cost and so aren't ready to commit? Or that the church undervalues seekers by downplaying the cost of discipleship and asking for commitment before that cost has been spelled out? Or ...?
It's interesting that Jesus said this to the large crowds who were following Him.
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