Luke 14:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Think about it — if you're planning to build something big, wouldn't you sit down first and figure out if you actually have enough money to see it through to the end?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Always count the cost before you commit to something major.

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