Luke 14:31

The Passion Translation

“Have you ever heard of a commander who goes out to war without first sitting down with strategic planning to determine the strength of his army to win the war against a stronger opponent?

Cross References

Proverbs 20:18

If you solicit good advice, then your plans will succeed. So don’t charge into battle without wisdom, for wars are won by skillful strategy.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t be hasty to file a lawsuit. By starting something you wish you hadn’t, you could be humiliated when you lose your case.

Luke 14:30

‘Look at him! He started to build but couldn’t complete it!’

Luke 14:32

If he knows he doesn’t stand a chance of winning the war, the wise commander will send out delegates to ask for the terms of peace.