ESTIMATION ERROR BRINGS UNWELCOME EXCITEMENT

•    caught short in shingling
•    unfinished tower would be cause for ridicule, embarrassment
•    need to trust in more than just earthly sources of security

UNRAVELLED STRINGS AND SUPPORTS

•    to be Jesus’ follower, need to love family less and be willing to carry cross
•    becoming Christian poses threat to life for some
•    can’t go along with the crowd any longer

STRIFE AND SURRENDER

•    don’t despise enemy’s strength: need God’s help in spiritual war
•    Jesus our Ambassador / Mediator procured terms of peace / salvation
•    requires absolute, unconditional surrender: give up everything
•    Twitter comment supporting traditional marriage cost broadcaster job, brought threats

IS IT WORTH IT?

•    lose life for Jesus’ sake in order to find it
•    worth it - celebration, robe, ring, relationship