Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8114 discipleship » 8116 discipleship, cost of The denial of self-interests and desires, and a total commitment to do the will of God, even to the point of death. The cost of discipleship involves a denial of self-interests and desires The cost involves self-denial Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23 See also Matthew 10:38; Luke 14:27 Self-denial means not living for oneself Romans 14:7 See also 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 4:2 The cost of discipleship is to be carefully considered The cost of discipleship means total commitment to the will of God Total surrender is required Luke 14:33 See also Philippians 3:7-8 The security of the world is to be resisted Matthew 8:19-20 pp Luke 9:57-58 Jesus Christ must have first priority Luke 9:59-60 pp Matthew 8:21-22 See also Matthew 19:16-21 pp Mark 10:17-21 pp Luke 18:18-22; Colossians 1:18 Jesus Christ must come before family ties Luke 9:61-62 See also Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26 The cost of discipleship is constant The cost of discipleship includes persecution John 15:20 See also Acts 14:22; 2 Timothy 3:12 The cost of discipleship includes willingess to suffer and die for Jesus Christ's sake Matthew 10:38-39 See also Matthew 16:24-25 pp Mark 8:34-35 pp Luke 9:23-24; John 12:25 See also
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