Counting the Cost: What Are You Willing to Lose for Christ? - Matthew 10:34-39 (Matthew Series)

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What does it really mean when Jesus is called the "Prince of Peace" yet He declares that He came to bring "not peace, but a sword"? This challenging exploration of Matthew 10:34-39 disrupts comfortable Christianity and forces us to confront the true cost of discipleship.
The peace Jesus offers isn't universal harmony but reconciliation between God and those who place their faith in Him. When we bring God's truth into our relationships and daily lives, division naturally follows. The world doesn't hate us because we're doing something wrong – it hates us because authentic Christianity fundamentally challenges its values and autonomy.
For generations, churches have attempted to soften this reality by making worship more entertaining, diluting messages to avoid offense, and seeking the world's approval. Yet these efforts have failed because they misunderstand Jesus's foundational warning: following Him demands supreme allegiance that places Him above every other relationship.
Through powerful examples – from an Iranian convert who chose Christ despite his family's death threats to John Bunyan's willingness to face imprisonment though it left his family destitute – we witness what Scripture demands: "Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me." These aren't arbitrary demands; they reflect Christ's worthiness as the eternal Son of God who sacrificed everything for us.
The question remains: Have you counted the cost of following Jesus? Are you willing to pay the price, even at the expense of relationships, comfort, security, and more? For this is what discipleship requires – not partial allegiance, but your whole heart. As you consider what you might lose in following Christ wholeheartedly, remember that He is worth it all. The peace He offers with God outweighs every earthly treasure or relationship we might surrender for His sake.

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1. Counting the Cost: What Are You Willing to Lose for Christ? - Matthew 10:34-39 (Matthew Series) (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Matthew 10:34-39 (00:00:55)

3. The Misunderstood Prince of Peace (00:02:11)

4. The Sword of Truth, Not World Peace (00:05:45)

5. Division Within Families for Christ's Sake (00:11:25)

6. The Demand for Supreme Love (00:16:24)

7. Taking Up Your Cross (00:27:31)

8. Counting the Cost of Discipleship (00:34:32)