The Gospel for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost is from Luke 14:25-33, where Jesus speaks of the cost of discipleship. Being a follower of Christ means placing Him first and bearing one's cross. While there are great joys to the Christian life, it is not easy to follow our Lord, and people need to be realistic. Disciples must be prepared to give up everything for the sake of Christ. Even the closest human ties may be strained or broken by following Jesus. Life itself, or life as we prefer it, can be part of the cost of Christian commitment. As Christians, we need to do two things: we must be aware of the cost of discipleship, and we must depend upon divine grace to sustain us.
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