Text: Luke 12:13-40 Jesus taught that Life in the Kingdom Is the Pathway to Peace In the United States more than 40 million people (nearly 12%) are diagnosed with a form of anxiety at present. Prior to COVID nearly 10% of children 3-17 years old were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Boston University found that over 60% of college students met the criteria for mental illness between 2020 and 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic which is double the rate from

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Text: Luke 14:25-35 The Test of Devotion (vs.26) Supremacy of Christ Exclusivity of Christ Loving others from and through Christ The Test of Dedication (v. 27) The embrace of Sacrifice The acceptance of Suffering The death of Self The Test of Diligence (v. 28-32) Count the Cost Consider the Consequences Contemplate the Commitment Confirm that Christ is Lord The Test of Self Denial (v.33) The rejection of materialism The refusal of accumulation The release of ownership The