Luke 14:26
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters – yes, even his own life – he cannot be my disciple.”
Does Jesus really want us to hate our parents? Of course not. He was using hyperbole (exaggeration) when he made this statement. It’s to emphasize a point and shock the listener to pay attention. His point: we should love Him more than anyone else, and yes, including our own parents!
