Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. (Luke 14:25–27; NKJV)

In Luke chapter 14, Jesus brings His teaching about following Him full circle. Most of the chapter takes place in the house of a ruler of the Pharisees on the Sabbath. Jesus makes clear that following Him means forsaking the things of the world and wholeheartedly committing to the plans and purposes of God in our lives.