路加福音 第14章 做門徒的代價 Luke Chapter 14 The Price to be disciple
- 馬克牧師
- Mar 22
- 13 min read
各位平安，今天的分享橫跨12/13/14章，我想把這三章裡面關於做門徒的代價放在一起，我們可以來看看關於做耶穌的門徒的真正含義和代價。
首先是十二章，8「我又告訴你們，凡在人面前認我的，人子在神的使者面前也必認他； 9在人面前不認我的，人子在神的使者面前也必不認他。 10凡說話干犯人子的，還可得赦免；惟獨褻瀆聖靈的，總不得赦免。 11人帶你們到會堂，並官府和有權柄的人面前，不要思慮怎麼分訴，說甚麼話； 12因為正在那時候，聖靈要指教你們當說的話。」
以及警醒的僕人的經文。還有十三章，當進窄門的比喻。
最後是十四章，直觀地講關於做門徒的代價。還有最後一段短卻很深刻的經文，關於失味的鹽。
當我們把這三段經文一起看的時候，我們可以建立跟隨耶穌的門徒觀。
我自己總結這一部分有四個重點。跟各位分享：
1. 門徒是一生堅持
2. 被你愛的人誤解
3. 會員不等於門徒
4. 要敏感抓準時機
第一件: 門徒是一生的服事
路加福音12章35節 – 警醒等待主人回來。
在現在這個自由的時代，我們可能沒有辦法完全理解什麼叫做「要等主人回來」。但我相信，如果你有上班，你一定知道一件事——如果老闆交代你做一件事情，你理所當然是要盡力去完成，而不是打混摸魚。這應該是身為一個僱員最基本的要求。同樣地，你也會這樣期待那些替你辦事、替你工作的人，能夠專心把事情做好，對吧？
其實，我們信仰裡面也是一樣。在一個美好的聚會當中，在一次感動的佈道會或音樂會裡，我們很容易熱血沸騰地跟神說：「主啊，我要為祢一輩子服事祢！」「我願意努力，我願意擺上！」
可是，真正的困難不在於「決志」那一刻。決志，是當下那一瞬間你的感動；真正困難的是「堅持」。
堅持，是在那個情緒過後，每一天、每一天所做的每一件小事。是每天的靈修、每天的讀經、每天預備好自己的心，這些看似平凡、甚至有時候覺得有點無聊的事情。但真正的門徒，就是在這些平凡小事上，天天持守，天天忠心。
你知道嗎？這就像每年一月，健身房都會爆滿，因為大家都立下新年目標——「我要減肥！」「我要變強壯！」「我要完成去年沒完成的目標！」
結果，一月中開始，健身房就空了大半。理由千百種，但事實就是——不來了。
屬靈的生命也是一樣。當門徒，不是激情一時，而是一生的服事。是那種每天看似沒有果效的小事，你依然去做；每天看似重複枯燥的事情，你依然忠心；這才是真正困難的地方，也是我們要努力操練的方向。
所以，讓我們彼此提醒，忠心於每一個看似不起眼的小事，這本身就是一件大事。因為神看重的，就是我們在小事上的忠心。
第二件事情就是，你會被你所愛的人誤解。
耶穌在這段經文中說到，家人之間會互相爭鬥、紛爭。其實，耶穌不是在鼓勵我們去攻擊家人，而是在提醒我們——當你的價值觀改變了，當你相信的信仰與他們不同，而他們還沒有理解這個價值時，他們必然會對你產生誤解。甚至，這些誤解有時候會變成一些讓你難以接受的指責或攻擊。
身為父母，我覺得最常面對的一件事情，就是忍受孩子對你的不諒解。尤其是當他們進入青少年時期的時候，青少年這個階段，他們開始學會思考、學會表達，但很多時候還不成熟，他們會用一種帶著衝撞、不完整的態度表達意見。
而當爸媽的，常常會忍不住想說：「你怎麼這麼不懂事？你怎麼這麼幼稚？」可是，我們也知道，這個時候你是沒有辦法把你的人生經驗「直接」交給他們的。你只能忍耐，只能陪著他們，等到有一天，他們自己成長，自己經歷，自己懂了，才會回頭體會你的用心。就像我們自己，常常要到人到中年，甚至自己成為父母之後，才會明白爸媽當年的辛苦。
基督徒在面對未信主的家人時，也是同樣的狀況。他們對你的反對、對你的攻擊，很多時候不是因為他們真的討厭你，而是因為他們無法理解你所相信的、你為之付出的到底是什麼。在他們的眼裡，你可能看起來很愚蠢，你浪費時間在教會，花了很多時間做一些「沒有價值」的事情。
但是你知道，這就是做門徒要付的代價。就像耶穌一樣，祂來到這個世界上，愛祂所愛的人，甚至為他們付出生命的代價，可是有多少人認同祂？有多少人真正理解祂？
這就是上帝的偉大之處，也是我們在做門徒的時候必須學習的一件很重要的事：不求別人完全理解，但求自己在愛與忍耐上學像基督，直到有一天，他們看見、他們明白。
第三點：會員不等於門徒
路加福音 14:25 說：「有極多的人和耶穌同行。」
我相信，大多數牧師看到有一大群人來到教會，應該都不會拒絕，甚至都會覺得開心吧？教會人多熱鬧，車水馬龍，大家聚在一起，氣氛很好，這是人都樂見的事情。
但是，耶穌卻在這個時候，一點也不拐彎抹角，直接把大實話說出來：26節：「人到我這裡來，若不愛我勝過愛自己的父母、妻子、兒女、弟兄、姊妹，和自己的性命，就不能作我的門徒。」27節：「凡不背着自己十字架跟從我的，也不能作我的門徒。」
耶穌要的不是人數。祂知道，有些人來跟隨祂，是因為吃餅得飽；有些人是因為病得醫治；有些人是因為看見神蹟奇事；也有人只是因為人多熱鬧，跟著湊熱鬧而已。
說白了，今天有多少人是因為教會裡有活動、有節目、有社交圈子，而參加教會的？而不是因為真的想成為門徒、跟隨耶穌？
耶穌在這裡說得非常清楚：「愛祂要勝過愛你的父母、妻子、兒女、弟兄姊妹，甚至勝過自己的性命。」這個要求聽起來是不是非常高？真的很高。
而且不只這樣，下一句更直接——「凡不背著自己十字架跟從我的，也不能作我的門徒。」
耶穌的十字架上承擔了世人的罪孽、眾人的背叛與誤解，祂流了汗水、血和淚。而我們每個人，也都需要背起自己那「小小的十字架」。
救恩，是祂已經為我們付上代價得到的；但我們跟隨祂，是為了回應祂的救恩，用我們的生命去體會祂所經歷的一切。耶穌沒有用漂亮話、沒有用甜言蜜語去吸引人跟隨祂。祂不需要那種「只是湊熱鬧」「搞不清楚狀況」「人云亦云」的追隨者。祂一開始，就把跟隨祂的代價講得清清楚楚。
成為門徒，不是成為「會員」就算了，每個禮拜天去教會，顧好自己的靈命只是基本中的基本而已。門徒是要願意付上努力，付出代價、背起十字架，用生命回應那份愛。教會應當有愛讓人知道我們歡迎任何人來參與教會。信徒需要成為門徒是需要更多的努力。這是一個成長的過程，每個人的速度不同，不需要強求每個人一定要有同樣的速度。而且耶穌也一直都給我們機會進步 – 像是跌倒過的彼得，宣教中途逃跑的馬可，還有曾經逼迫殺害門徒的保羅。
耶穌總是給我們很多的機會。當我們看到這些付上代價的門徒們，我們也當檢視一下自己的生命景況。
第四，是要懂得看準時機
耶穌在路加福音十二章裡面講到，我們要懂得分辨時候，要懂得衡量什麼是合理的，並且懂得計算花費和成本。
有些人會覺得，計算成本是不是就代表不信靠上帝？其實完全不是這麼回事。上帝給了我們信心，同時也給了我們理性。祂要我們用信心去依靠祂，做大事，但同時也要我們在行動之前，懂得計算、懂得規劃。
我們需要看清楚社會上的趨勢，知道自己手上擁有什麼樣的資源，做一個聰明的管家，把上帝所托付給我們的每一件事，好好地管理。
有時候有人會問：「為什麼上帝暫時不給我們更多的信徒？更多的資源？」這個問題其實可以回到《馬太福音》裡面，那個五千兩、兩千兩和一千兩僕人的故事。
我們的主，是擁有天下萬有的主宰。祂從來不缺人，也不缺資源。真正需要問的問題是：「如果上帝現在真的給我們更多，我們能夠承接得了嗎？」
反思一下，五千兩，兩千兩和一千兩的僕人。我們到底是那個被託付了五千兩的僕人，勇敢地去投資、去努力做更大的事情，讓主人放心把更多產業交給我們？還是，我們只是那個一千兩的懶惰僕人，不懂得抓住時機，也不願意積極學習，只是把上帝給的恩賜埋在土裡？
計算成本，不是懷疑上帝，而是尊重上帝給我們的智慧；聰明地規劃，不是缺乏信心，而是好好地盡上管家的責任。當我們能忠心管理上帝交託給我們的小事，祂才會把更大的事交在我們手裡。
最後，我也知道一定會有人心裡想問：「當門徒好累喔，我可不可以只當一個普通的基督徒就好？」
這個問題，其實當你決定要跟隨耶穌的時候，你就已經需要做出決定了。
馬太福音和路加福音裡都清楚記載著：「你們是世上的鹽，世上的光。」耶穌說的不是「你們應該要成為」或「你們努力成為」，祂說的是「你們就是」！這是祂給我們的身份，不是選項，而是事實。
第十四章最後的兩句經文說得很清楚：「鹽是好的，但鹽若失了味，只能被丟在外面，任人踐踏。」
是的，這條跟隨之路，的確是一條充滿挑戰、充滿辛苦的路。但耶穌用祂的生命告訴我們：你不是孤單一個人在走。聖靈會一直陪伴你，給你夠用的恩典，讓你完成祂所託付的一切事情。
當你選擇與上帝同行，當你學會與祂同工，這個過程會讓你的生命變得無比豐盛。
所以，請記住你的身份：你是尊貴的使者，你是至高上帝的僕人，這份尊貴的身份，上帝已經賜給你了。
現在，請勇敢接受上帝的邀請，成為祂得勝軍隊中的一員吧！
感謝各位的聆聽，我們明天繼續分享路加福音第十五章的內容。願神祝福你！
Peace to you all. Today’s message covers chapters 12, 13, and 14 of the Gospel of Luke.I want to bring together these three chapters, as they all relate to the cost of being a disciple. Together, they give us a complete picture of what it truly means — and what it costs — to follow Jesus.
Let’s start with chapter 12:
“I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God. And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Luke 12:8–12)
We also see in chapter 12 the parable of the watchful servants, and then in chapter 13, Jesus speaks about entering through the narrow door.
Finally, chapter 14 speaks very directly about the cost of discipleship, ending with a short but very profound statement about salt losing its saltiness.
When we look at these three passages together, we can form a clear picture of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
1. Discipleship is a lifetime commitment
In Luke 12:35, Jesus speaks of the servants who wait for their master’s return.In today’s world, we might not fully grasp what it means to "wait for the master’s return."But think about your workplace: when your boss gives you a task, you’re expected to complete it, not slack off. That’s just basic responsibility. In the same way, you expect those who work for you or help you to be diligent and focused.
It’s the same in our faith.During a powerful worship night, a moving sermon, or a touching revival meeting, it’s easy to say,"Lord, I want to serve You for the rest of my life!"But the hard part isn’t that moment of commitment;the hard part is the daily consistency that follows — every day, in small, seemingly insignificant actions.Daily devotion, daily Bible reading, daily preparation of your heart — these may seem ordinary, even boring at times, but faithfulness in small things is the true mark of a disciple.
It’s like every January at the gym: it’s packed with people who have made New Year’s resolutions:"I’m going to lose weight!""I’m going to get stronger!""I’m finally going to reach my goals!"But by mid-January, half of them are gone. Life gets in the way.
Spiritual life is exactly the same.Discipleship is not about short-term passion; it’s about long-term, daily commitment.It’s sticking with those small, repetitive, sometimes dull tasks, and being faithful, even when you don’t see immediate results.
Let’s remind one another: being faithful in the small things is a big thing in God’s eyes.Because God honors and entrusts more to those who are faithful in little.
2. You will be misunderstood by those you love
Jesus said that family members would turn against each other. He was not encouraging conflict — He was simply stating a reality.When your values change because of your faith in Jesus, those who don’t yet understand will misunderstand you. Sometimes their misunderstanding will feel like attack or rejection.
As parents, one of the hardest things we face is being misunderstood by our children — especially during their teenage years.Teenagers begin to think for themselves and express opinions, but they often do so in immature and impulsive ways.As parents, it’s hard not to think, “Why are you so immature? Why don’t you understand?”But we can’t simply give them our life experience in one package. We have to walk alongside them, be patient, and wait until one day, when they grow up and face challenges themselves, they will finally understand.
It’s the same for Christians facing unbelieving family members.Their opposition or criticism is not necessarily because they hate you,but because they cannot understand the faith and purpose behind your actions.They may think you are foolish for spending so much time at church, for doing things that seem "pointless" to them.
But we know — this is part of the cost of discipleship.Jesus came into this world, loved those He came for, even gave His life for them — and yet, many did not understand or accept Him.
This is the greatness of God and a key lesson for us as disciples:we cannot expect everyone to understand, but we can choose to be patient, loving, and Christlike in our responses, believing that one day, they will see and understand.
3. Being a church member is not the same as being a disciple
Luke 14:25 says, “Large crowds were traveling with Jesus…”Most pastors would be thrilled to see a large crowd at church!A bustling, lively church is something we all enjoy.
But Jesus, at that moment, didn’t sugarcoat anything.He said,"If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters — yes, even their own life — such a person cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:26)"And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:27)
Jesus wasn’t interested in numbers.He knew that some people followed Him for free food,some for healing,some for the excitement of miracles,and others simply because of the crowd.
Today, how many people attend church just because of the programs, the activities, or the social circle?But discipleship is different.It means loving Jesus above all — even above family, even above your own life. That’s a high standard!
And not only that — He calls us to carry our own cross and follow Him.Jesus carried the weight of sin, betrayal, rejection, sweat, and blood on His cross.We are each called to carry a much smaller cross, but still a cross — a daily commitment to live in response to His love and sacrifice.
Being a member of a church, showing up on Sunday, and looking after your spiritual life is just the starting point.A disciple goes beyond that — willing to put in the effort, make sacrifices, and live out that calling.
The church should be a place of welcome and love for everyone.But for believers, becoming a disciple requires commitment and growth.It’s a process — everyone’s pace is different, and we don’t need to pressure one another.Jesus gives us grace and opportunities to grow — just like Peter, who denied Him; Mark, who ran away during ministry; and Paul, who once persecuted the church.God’s mercy is abundant.Let’s reflect on our own lives, and ask: are we living as disciples, or merely as churchgoers?
4. Learn to discern the right timing
In Luke 12, Jesus teaches us to discern the times, to weigh what is right, and to count the cost.Some might think that calculating costs means a lack of faith.But that’s not true — God gave us both faith and wisdom.
He wants us to trust Him for big things, but also to plan wisely, to understand the times, and to manage the resources He has entrusted to us.
Sometimes people ask, “Why hasn’t God given us more resources or more people?”The answer lies in the parable of the talents — the servants given 5, 2, and 1 talent.God owns everything. He lacks nothing.The real question is: “If God gave us more right now, could we handle it?”
Are we like the servant with 5 talents, ready to invest, build, and do even more, proving we can be entrusted with greater things?Or are we like the servant with 1 talent, who buried it in fear and wasted the opportunity?
Calculating costs doesn’t mean doubting God — it means honoring the wisdom He’s given us.Planning doesn’t mean we lack faith — it means being good stewards.If we are faithful in small things, He will entrust us with bigger things.
Lastly, I know some of you may be thinking:
"Being a disciple sounds exhausting! Can I just be an ordinary Christian?"
The truth is — when you decided to follow Jesus, you already made that choice.In Matthew and Luke, Jesus clearly says:"You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world."He doesn’t say, “You should try to be…” or “You need to work on becoming…”He says, “You are!”It’s not a suggestion. It’s your identity.
Luke 14 closes with these words:"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot."
Yes, the path of following Jesus is full of challenges and difficulties.But Jesus has shown us through His life that we are not walking this road alone.The Holy Spirit is with us every step of the way, giving us the grace and strength we need to fulfill what He has called us to do.
When you walk with God, when you learn to work alongside Him,your life will become abundant and rich beyond what you can imagine.
So, remember who you are:You are a noble messenger, a servant of the Most High God.You have already been given this honored identity.Now, accept His invitation, and become part of His victorious army!
Thank you for listening.Tomorrow, we will continue with Luke Chapter 15.May God bless you all!
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