In the same way, none of you may become my disciple if he does not give up everything he has.
Commentaries
14:25 - 14:35
Requirements for Being a Disciple.
Jesus outlines some requirements for those who want to follow him, challenging the security offered by family and material possessions. The disciple must create a new society based on fraternity and solidarity, where structures, including the family, serve the kingdom. Economic security should also be viewed as relative, since the balance between personal and spiritual needs is achieved through working with others in building the new society that the kingdom requires.
Commentaries
Requirements for Being a Disciple.
Jesus outlines some requirements for those who want to follow him, challenging the security offered by family and material possessions. The disciple must create a new society based on fraternity and solidarity, where structures, including the family, serve the kingdom. Economic security should also be viewed as relative, since the balance between personal and spiritual needs is achieved through working with others in building the new society that the kingdom requires.