 And we heard St. Peter himself say in our epistle lesson in 1 Peter 3, but in your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect. The disciples left everything and followed Jesus. They didn't do this because they were called to be ministers of the word. They did this because they were called to be Christians.