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Luke
  
28"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it --29lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him,30saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’"


Christ calls you to participate in setting up the kingdom of God, which is similar to a high tower. But he asks you to meditate and pray before you begin to take part in the service of the Lord. Are you prepared to pay the high price of contribution in building the tower of God, or do you prefer to keep secure in your family rather than following Christ? Think out to whom would you offer your service? Do you worship to your clan as a worshipped god, or are you prepared to sacrifice your money, time, thoughts, and relationship for strange people who are not grateful for your service? Make your decision if you were prepared to sacrifice to this extent for the evil world, for you cannot serve God and mammon, nor can you love Christ just as it is right for him and love your family at the same time.
Also confess that your own ability and power are not sufficient to set up the kingdom of God. But when the Lord is with you and his word dwells in you, you are worthy to begin your worthless service. The Lord makes you perfect and helps you.