John’s disciples are starting to desert him to follow this new Guy…
John 3:30 (NIV)30He must become greater; I must become less.”
In order for Jesus to become greater, I must become less.
This will never happen accidentally; it can only happen intentionally.
Jesus used this idea of “counting the cost..”
Luke 14:28 (NIV)28“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?
Following Jesus as Savior is free, but following Jesus as Lord and Savior is costly…
COUNT THE COST
1. I GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO STAY OFFENDED
Offenses Are Inevitable
Staying offended is a choice
Being offended is a (moment) matter of time and opportunity; staying offended is a choice.