Luk 14:25 | MHM | STEP | The Necessity of Self-denial In this passage, Jesus speaks to the large crowds following him, urging them to understand the true cost of being his disciple. Many people were eager to follow Jesus, but he warns them that discipleship requires serious commitment and sacrifice. Jesus teaches that to follow him, they must be willing to give up everything dear to them and accept the hardships that come with it. v. 25 : Great crowds were following Jesus—some out of love, many out of curiosity or company. This mixed group is like the mixed crowd that left Egypt with Israel. Jesus knew that not all who follow him are true disciples, and ministers must learn to separate the sincere from the false (Luke 14:25 ).

‏ Luke 14:25

The Necessity of Self-denial

In this passage, Jesus speaks to the large crowds following him, urging them to understand the true cost of being his disciple. Many people were eager to follow Jesus, but he warns them that discipleship requires serious commitment and sacrifice. Jesus teaches that to follow him, they must be willing to give up everything dear to them and accept the hardships that come with it.

v. 25: Great crowds were following Jesus—some out of love, many out of curiosity or company. This mixed group is like the mixed crowd that left Egypt with Israel. Jesus knew that not all who follow him are true disciples, and ministers must learn to separate the sincere from the false (Luke 14:25 ^a).