'This fellow began to build
This fellow began to build — and was not able to finish
" This fellow began to build — and was not able to finish ." Luke 14:30
Sin in some form, draws many a builder away from his work to leave it unfinished.
It may be the world's fascinations that lure him from Christ's side.
It may be sinful companions that lure him from loyal friendship to his Savior.
It may be riches that enter his heart, and blind his eyes to the attractions of Heaven.
It may be some secret debasing lust that gains power over him and paralyzes his spiritual life.
Many are there now amid the world's throngs, who once sat at the Lord's Table among God's people. Their lives are unfinished buildings — towers begun with great enthusiasm, and then left to tell their sad story of failure to all who pass by.
They began to build, and were not able to finish.
"And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow Me, cannot be My disciple." Luke 14:27