Salt and Sacrifice: Living as True Disciples.

True discipleship requires a full, costly commitment to Jesus, putting Him above all else—even family, possessions, and personal comfort. Using the parables of counting the cost, Jesus illustrates that following Him involves intentional planning, renouncing worldly attachments, and daily surrender, while the metaphor of salt emphasizes the transformative and preserving influence disciples should have in the world. We are called to a lifelong, active pursuit of becoming more like Christ and influencing others through our faithful example.