In a parable, invited guests made excuses not to attend a feast. The host then had a servant gather people off the street—the poor, crippled, and blind who would gratefully attend. Jesus welcomes anyone to come to Him. He also searches for the lost and rejoices to have repentant sinners with Him. Another parable described a rich man’s wily steward who reduced the amounts on promissory notes to earn the gratitude of debtors who might later help him out. The Lord knows about kindnesses offered without calling in a chit and rewards such generosity. Putting God first and putting eternal reward above material possessions often mean sacrifice. Do we love God and neighbor on a scale that outweighs the costs of discipleship?