Worthy Of Jesus

"Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." Matthew 10:37
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This is Hebrew Hyperbole -- exaggeration meant to make you stop and think! Exactly what does he mean? The Bible tells us to love our father and mother. He is teaching us that the closest human ties cannot rival your love for Jesus.
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This is a claim to deity. He is saying: You must worship me. Love me above all others. Deuteronomy: You must love the Lord your god with all your mind, strength, soul. If you are going to follow Christ, then he is the only approval you need to seek.
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Jesus is saying: Once I make you a new creation, don’t try and fit into other people’s molds to make them happy. Don’t change yourself for them.
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1. I must want to please Christ more than I want to please my family.
You cannot follow Christ and worship the opinions: Friends, family, peers, superiors.
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2. I must serve Christ even if others reject me; even family.