Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ

This time I will take a look at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what the Savior taught about counting the costs of following Him.

Scripture	Teaching
Luke 10:38-42	The things of this world are temporary. What is important is that we focus on the guidance of Christ.
Luke 11:1-13	There is structure and meaning in the elements of our prayers. We honor God and acknowledge before anything else that it is his will that must take precedence. We are to ask for those things we are most in need of, our sustenance, our forgiveness, and guidance in our lives.
Luke 12:13-40	We are to be careful not to fall into the trap of covetousness. Happiness and comfort do not come from wealth or worldly things.
Luke 13:23-24	The requirements for entering the Kingdom of God are strict and clearly defined. There are many that falsely believe they are eligible.
Luke 14:16-33	The kingdom of Heaven will be filled more likely with the disadvantaged of this world than those of wealth, power and stature.

We can learn from these scripture passages that to be a disciple of Christ is not easy. There is emphasis on giving up worldly concerns and many will fail to do what is required. I think it is important to revisit these teachings and remind ourselves of where our priorities should be.

I invite you to leave a comment if you feel inspired to do so.