Luke 14:25–33: The Cost of Discipleship
Jesus turns to a large crowd and sets out terms, not perks: he must come before family, safety, and possessions. The builder and the king show that this is a decision to weigh, not drift into.
Matthew 10:32–33: Confessing Christ When It Costs
Jesus joins the visible acknowledgment of himself to his own verdict before the Father. Spoken to disciples sent into hostility, these verses call for settled allegiance that holds when it is costly, and they are grounded in the Father's care rather than in the disciple's strength.