And it is a mistaken notion to think that one must renounce business and family to follow God. Vows of poverty and celibacy are nowhere enjoined by Christ. All that is required is that we keep the claims of His Kingdom first in our lives. What is needed here is a right sense of value and a wise discernment. It was not the performance of necessary duties.
Lets look at their responses.
But hadn't he already seen it. But hadn't he already examined them. And now that the deal had been consummated, what possible bearing could one more inspection have upon the transaction. The third man's excuse was equally as ridiculous. He said I have just gotten married and therefore I cannot come.