Lesson: Turn Away from Evil to Live
Reading: A whole-hearted commitment
Reference: Luke 9:57-62
Luke 9:57: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
Luke 9:58: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Luke 9:59: And he said unto another, Follow me.
But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Luke 9:61: And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
Luke 9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
(KJV)