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How do we know Jesus commands us to forsake everything?

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Jesus demonstrated that following Him involves a readiness to forsake all worldly ties.

In the text, we see clear examples of what it means to follow Jesus. The scribe in Matthew 8:19 believes he can follow Jesus on his terms, but the Lord quickly clarifies that discipleship requires sacrifice and abandonment of worldly concerns. Jesus highlights this in Matthew 8:20, indicating that He Himself had nowhere to rest, thereby illustrating the nature of discipleship—a life of suffering and sacrifice. The expectation is that believers must be willing to give up everything, as demonstrated by various scripture passages that emphasize the cost of true discipleship, including Luke 9:23, where Jesus says, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.'
Scripture References: Matthew 8:19-20, Luke 9:23

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