[roofgoat]

that’s a real tough one if a person is honest. I wonder how many real Christians can handle that verse.

[kingattax]

well, Jesus said not everone who says to Him, “Lord, Lord” would enter His Kingdom.

[SoConPubbie]

that’s a real tough one if a person is honest. I wonder how many real Christians can handle that verse.

If a person calling themselves a Christian can't handle that verse, they are not a Christian.

They have not submitted themselves to Christ and are like the Rich Man who had done everything that God required except give up his riches, the one thing that God was asking of him.

Being a Christian requires a 100% commitment. Anything less, means you are not a Christian.

[avenir]

You’re right, it’s tough. There is a strong guilt that undermines our faithfulness to the Lord here. To turn from flesh and blood seems traitorous. But it’s a false guilt. I have a lousy track record here, but hope to grow in obedience!

[reasonisfaith]

The answer to your question is: anyone who is a Christian can handle it.

A Christian is a person in whom the Holy Spirit dwells. There is no greater power.

To love one’s family more than one loves Jesus Christ is a thing of the flesh. To love Jesus Christ is of the spirit.

The difficulty for some is this: Matthew 10:37 is misunderstood to be a choice between loving family and loving Christ. But if one loves Christ first, then the love he has for his family is of the highest rank.

You will love your family whether or not you accept Christ. So the only choice is not between loving family and loving Christ, but between loving Christ and not loving him.