KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus told him, 'Listen, once you commit to following me, you can't keep looking over your shoulder at what you left behind. You can't build God's kingdom with one foot out the door.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Full commitment means eyes forward, not constantly checking your rearview mirror.
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