Lesson 5-The Cost of Discipleship
1
(Loving
Christ More Than Our Family)
Main Text: Matthew 10:37-39
Memory Verse: Matthew 10:37
Introduction
Discipleship that is genuine always has a cost.
Christians are called to take up their cross daily to follow Christ Jesus. The
cross is not a burden imposed on believers. Rather it is symbolic of the extent
to which they are willing to suffer for the sake of Christ. God comes first in
their lives before self or others, and for that matter, seek to make doing His
will their foremost pleasure. This calls for obedience to His word. As
disciples our love for Christ must be supreme.
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Disciples of Christ must love Him more than
their family members; even their parents and close relations. This does not
mean we must disobey our parents or family members in our everyday life.
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Any decision
from our relations that prevents us from accepting and being committed to the
Lord constitutes loving the relative more than the Lord Jesus.
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Our love for Christ must overshadow our love for
anything on earth. Our comfort and satisfaction in our families must be lost
and swallowed up in our love for Christ. As true Disciples of Christ we must
love Him more than the things that are dear to our heart, and attend to His
invitation.
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Those who love Christ more than their families will
be rewarded. Matt. 4:21-22 Mark. 10:28-31
Points for Discussion
1. What should be a disciple’s reaction if under
pressure to serve the family gods?
2. In what way will our Love for Christ overshadow
that of earthly things?
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