In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.
in the same way...
Jesus is saying: just as the builder counts the cost, and the king weighs his chances, we must take account and see if we have what it takes to be a disciple of Christ.
Here's the thing: the builder doesn't have what it takes to build the tower. He only has enough for the foundation. The king doesn't have a big enough army. He's got to hope to make peace. IN THE SAME WAY we don't have what it takes either.
So stop trying. Give up. Give up everything. All your effort. All your merit. It's not enough. That's what Jesus is saying. Pretty sobering news. And yet the greatest news we could ever hope to hear.
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