“THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED”

• “Are you going to leave your things behind as you go up the mountain, or are you going to be content to stop on the prairie with your possessions and go no further?”

– John MacArthur

• “God doesn’t want or need our time, money, possessions, or religious activities. He wants our obedience first and foremost.” – Chip Ingram
• “Why would we live our lives in order to set ourselves up for a few short years when we could be setting ourselves up for eternity?” – Francis Chan
• “If you want to evaluate your priorities, check how you are spending your time and your money.” – Chip Ingram

WHAT IS THE COST?

– Luke 14:25-33

– Matthew 16:24-27 Not just an isolated teaching of Jesus

– Luke 9:57-62

ETERNAL LIFE IS THE GREATEST TREASURE

– Matthew 13:44 Well worth the cost

– Rich young ruler vs Zacchaeus

REWARD IN EXCHANGE FOR THE COST?

– Matthew 19:29 The cost leads to great gain

– Job, Jeremiah, Hosea – James 5:10-11

THE NARROW ROAD (LESS TRAVELED)

– Matthew 7:13-23 Narrow road = difficult = eternal life

Conclusion: Do you believe Jesus is King and Master? Is He your King and Master? Then don’t tack Him on. Take the narrow road.