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NASB | Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life [in the sense of indifference to or relative disregard for them in comparison with his attitude toward God]--he cannot be My disciple. |
Bible Question: why do I have to hate my family and myself before Jesus will teach me.Isn't a disciple like a student? |
Bible Answer: Abide in Him writes: "All humans, including our mothers and fathers, are human and will fail when the standard is perfection. They will fail just as we fail. There will be times when we must stand with Christ on certain issues, ethics and principles which our parents may not embrace. If our parents are caught in spiritual trespass, we may have to choose between them and the Lord. If so, we must stand with the Lord .. for their sakes so they may love Him with all their heart and soul and might as well. Obedience to the Lord brings complete happiness. Proverbs 3: 1-6 "My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you." roverbs 8:36 "But he who sins against me injures himself; All those who hate me love death." Note: Never, never forget to honor your parents, whatever happens." Mommapbs writes: The second part of your question: Is a disciple a student? Yes, but a student is not always a disciple. Jesus taught all, but not everyone followed Him. (The Pharisees come to mind . . . they thought they knew it all, they did not recognize their need for Jesus, not just His teaching!) How about you? Where are you in your relationship with God? Are you interesting in just learning what He has to say . . . are you interested in following Him? Blessings, mommapbs |