Cost Of Discipleship
The Cost of Discipleship
Introduction
Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not without its challenges. There is a cost to following Him. In this blog post, we will explore what the Bible says about the cost of discipleship and how we can count the cost before we commit to following Jesus.
The Biblical Cost of Discipleship
In the Gospels, Jesus makes it clear that following Him will cost us something. He says in Luke 9:23, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." This means that we must be willing to give up our own desires and ambitions in order to follow Jesus. We must also be willing to endure suffering and persecution for His sake.
In addition to the cost of self-denial, Jesus also tells us that we must be willing to take up our cross. This means that we must be willing to suffer and die for our faith. While we may not all be called to die for Christ, we must all be willing to face whatever challenges come our way as we follow Him.
Counting the Cost
Before we commit to following Jesus, it is important to count the cost. This means that we must carefully consider what it will cost us to follow Him. We must be willing to give up our own desires and ambitions, and we must be prepared to face suffering and persecution.
If we are not willing to pay the cost, then we should not commit to following Jesus. It is better to turn away from Him now than to turn away from Him later after we have already invested our time and energy in following Him.
Conclusion
The cost of discipleship is real, but it is also worth it. When we follow Jesus, we receive forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and a purpose for living. If we are willing to pay the cost, then we will find that following Jesus is the most rewarding thing we can do.
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