Suppose one of you

Suppose one of you wants to build a tower

" Suppose one of you wants to build a tower . Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?

For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, 'This fellow began to build — and was not able to finish.' " Luke 14:28-30

Sin in some form draws many a builder away from his work, to leave it unfinished.

It may be the world's fascinations , which lure him from Christ's side.

It may be sinful companionships , which lure him from loyal friendship to his Savior.

It may be that riches enter his heart, and blind his eyes to the attractions of Jesus.

It may be some secret debasing lust , which 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, and were 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.

"So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him: If you continue in My word — then you are truly disciples of Mine." John 8:31

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