Why did Jesus warn people to count the cost?

Because he respected them. He compared following him to building a tower or going to war: only a fool starts without asking what it will require.

From the book 12∞ Twelve to Infinity by D.R. Davenport. The full answer is free to read with an iBelieve account.

Where it sits in the book

Part

2: Jesus Beyond the Religious Construct

Gate

2.9: Disciples and Discipleship

In print

Page 71

• ← 2.9.2 · What does it mean to take up my cross?
• 2.9.4 → · Why is service so central to Jesus’ way?
• All of Part 2

Topics

• Loss
• Discipleship, cost of

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