Luke 14:29

“Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,”

"Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him," - Luke 14:29
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What does Luke 14:29 mean?

"Luke 14:29 - Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him," (KJV) In Luke 14:29, Jesus uses a parable to teach an important lesson about the commitment and dedication required to follow him. This verse is part…

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The Cost of Discipleship: Building with Intent

When we read Luke 14:29 from the King James Version, where the Lord cautions, "Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him," we are confronted with a profound reflection on the seriousness of commitment…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Commitment

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging the wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in Luke 14:29: "Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him."…

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