Jesus consistently vetted His followers to see who would follow Him even when they were tested. Followers of Jesus must take up their crosses daily and follow Him. Jesus boldly told His disciples they would have to follow Him at all costs, and they would have to hate others in comparison to their love for Him.

1. Being a disciple of Jesus means that He comes before every other relationship

2. Being a disciple of Jesus requires giving up ownership of your life

3. Jesus wants us to be his disciples, but we need to count the cost before choosing to follow Him