Be cold and calculating about the cost of following Jesus.

Published: Sept. 15, 2019, 10 a.m.

It’s possible to stay neutral about opinions and suggestions. But any claim on reality is destined to divide. It’s no wonder that’s the case with Jesus. Because he came to bring good news, not give good advice, it's impossible to stay neutral about him. This week we hear Jesus divide what comes first in our lives from everything else. Jesus wants us to realize that he alone can satisfy the needs of our soul. As a result, no matter what it might cost us to have him first in our lives, following Jesus is always worth it.