23rd Sunday C
The Cost of Discipleship
In Luke’s Gospel, wisdom is presented as total commitment to discipleship regardless of the cost. Half measures will not do. These are bold claims regarding discipleship. Jesus uses strong language to focus on the importance of commitment.
The Book of Wisdom points us to the wisdom of God as a way of life. We have difficulties in deciphering earthly realities. The burdens of life weigh heavily upon us and keep us from seeing the path God calls us to follow.
Stewardship is a disciple’s response to God. It is about more than time, talent, and treasure. It involves taking responsibility for advancing God’s plan. Correctly and fully understood, Christian Stewardship holds every individual accountable to God for personal care of the universe. “At the time of judgment, God will have the right to ask: ‘What did you do with my world?’”
Every disciple is personally responsible to God for the care of the universe.
In Luke’s Gospel, wisdom is presented as total commitment to discipleship regardless of the cost. Half measures will not do. These are bold claims regarding discipleship. Jesus uses strong language to focus on the importance of commitment.
The Book of Wisdom points us to the wisdom of God as a way of life. We have difficulties in deciphering earthly realities. The burdens of life weigh heavily upon us and keep us from seeing the path God calls us to follow.
Stewardship is a disciple’s response to God. It is about more than time, talent, and treasure. It involves taking responsibility for advancing God’s plan. Correctly and fully understood, Christian Stewardship holds every individual accountable to God for personal care of the universe. “At the time of judgment, God will have the right to ask: ‘What did you do with my world?’”
Every disciple is personally responsible to God for the care of the universe.
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