Whenever the word “therefore” appears in Scripture…look at the verse(s) before it and see what “therefore” is ‘there for’, to see the reason it is stated.

 (NASB) Luke 14:34 “Therefore…”

  For this reason unless the followers of Christ give up all which they possess – they cannot be a disciple of Jesus…consider the cost; will they be able to finish what was begun when they made the decision to follow Jesus?  Followers of Christ Jesus are to be fully yielded to Him and to Him alone. 
(NASB) Luke 14:34-35 “Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with what will it be seasoned?
35 ‘It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown out.  He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

  What do you need to “give up” in order to follow Jesus as your Savior and Redeemer?
An attitude?
*Are you arrogant?
*Are you self-pitying?
*Are you selfish with “me” at the center of your universe?

Physical possessions?
*What are your priorities?

Time?
*How do you spend the majority of your time?
*Chit-chatting with others? 
*Playing games? 
*Your work takes precedence over God and/or your family?

What priority do you give to the living God?
*Bible study – not just reading to “get through” the Bible in a year.
*Prayer – for God to glorified this day, through your life, in your life?

What did Jesus say to His followers? (This includes His followers today.)
(NASB) Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth…”

What warning did Jesus give to His disciples and gives you and me today?
  If we become without flavor we will not be good for anything – this is why Christ’s followers are to have God as their priority, each day.  It is the life of Christ in us which gives flavor to our lives, in our lives and through our lives.

          Is your life Salt – is it With or Without Flavor?