The Costs To Be A Disciple Because Jesus gives requirements to be a disciple, we must understand the costs to be a disciple. 1. You gotta have the want to (34) 2. You must deny yourself (34) 3. You must take up your cross (34) 4. You must follow Jesus (34) 5. You must value the eternal over the temporal (35-37) 6. You must live publicly for Jesus (38) Call To Action 1. Make a permanent decision to follow Jesus 2. Follow Jesus with your whole heart 3. Live for Jesus publicly