How do we know that discipleship requires sacrifices?
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Discipleship involves sacrifices as Jesus taught His followers to prioritize His kingdom over personal or familial obligations.
In the account recorded in Luke 9:59-60, Jesus responds to a man wishing to bury his father by saying, 'Let the dead bury their dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.' This response underscores that urgent and important duties to Christ must take precedence over even the most socially acceptable obligations. The Lord's words challenge believers to reevaluate their commitments, urging them to prioritize the work of the kingdom above all else. Such commitment illustrates that true discipleship demands a willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of advancing God’s kingdom.
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