Worth

If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:26
When Christians analyze this section of scriptures, they often dismiss the word hate. They suggest that Jesus isn’t asking us to truly hate our relatives. I beg to differ.
I have counted the cost and I have found Jesus is worth every sacrifice. He is my great, exceeding reward. You are not evil if you hate this fallen world; you are his disciple.
I love my family and friends. However, the moment they attempt to hinder my love for God is the moment they cross the line. I am justified to hate them in that moment. Love is spiritually violent and unyielding as the grave.