Courageous Loyalty

Matthew 8:18-22

2 Stories of Counterfeit Loyalty

• Perspective Disciple #1: Loyalty as Self-Advancement (vv.18-20)
• He saw loyalty to Jesus as a means to accomplish his own purposes
• Genie Theology
• Courageous loyalty means we put aside our agenda to advance Jesus’ Kingdom

• Perspective Disciple #2: Divided Loyalty (vv.20-22)
• He saw loyalty to Jesus as one commitment among many
• Courageous loyalty means commitment to Jesus above all else

• Conclusion: Courageous Loyalty (Mt. 13.44-46)

• Following Jesus trumps all else in life - and it is more than worth it