Counting the Costs

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Counting the Costs

• Luke 1425-35

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Counting the Costs

• Vs. 26-27 The kind of commitment required.
• God is very clear about the dangers of sin.
• He is equally clear about the costs of
  discipleship.
• Mark 1029-31 Many different sacrifices will be
  required, depending on our situation.

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Counting the Costs

• Vs. 28-32 Commitment requires sacrifice
• Rom. 122 Salvation requires change, change
  requires sacrifice.
• We are not investing a few dollar, but rather our
  entire lives to the service of God.
• Matt. 1344 The kingdom is worth everything.
• Do you recognize the tremendous worth of Gods
  kingdom?

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Counting the Costs

• Vs. 33 The necessity of commitment
• Rom. 616, 20 Before salvation we were committed
  to sin.
• We would give up much to practice it.
• We would pursue it with great zeal
• Rom. 618 In order to have salvation, we must
  become fully committed to righteousness.
• Also giving up much and pursuing it with great
  zeal.
• Luke 1433 Without such commitment we cannot be
  His disciples.

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Conclusion

• We make many sacrifices for the things we love
• Family
• Property
• Future
• Rom. 818 The hope of eternal life is greater
  than anything in this life.
• What is that worth to you?