​Five Teachings of Jesus on the Cost of Discipleship

  • Take up the cross and follow Jesus. /Be ready to suffer.
  • Be ready to die for the sake of the kingdom
  • Should not be ashamed of Jesus.
  • Follow him without expecting material gains.
  • Let the dead bury their dead/be ready to proclaim the kingdom.
  • Should not look back/anybody who takes the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom.
  • Separate yourself from even family members/be fully committed.