1. Luke 9:57-62

2.  A pledge to do something  Devotion  A promise to stick with something and see it through to the end

3.  A pledge to do something  Devotion  A promise to stick with something and see it through to the end “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62).

4.  The way is hard - v. 58  Family loyalty - vs. 59-61 “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62).

5.  Loving God - Matt. 22:34-40  Serving God - 1 John 5:3; Eph. 2:10  Worshiping God - John 4:23-24 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Matt. 22:37).

6.  1 Peter 2:2  John 15:1-8  Galatians 5:22-23 “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples” (John 15:8).

7.  Work and Worship - Heb. 10:25; 2 Cor. 9:6-7  Organization - Phil. 1:1; Heb. 13:17  Unity and Purity - Eph. 4:1-6, 5:25-27 “…the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47).

8.  2 Corinthians 6:17-7:1  1 Peter 2:11  2 Timothy 4:10  James 4:4 “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct” (1 Pet. 1:15).

9.  Committed To God  Committed To Spiritual Growth  Committed To The Church  Committed To Holy Living “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62).