Most People Want an Easy Faith, But That’s Not What Jesus Offers. They want salvation without sacrifice. They want heaven without holiness. They want Jesus as their Savior, but they don’t want Him as their Lord.
This is the tragedy of modern Christianity: many want the benefits of Christ without the cost of discipleship. They love the idea of being saved from hell, but they don’t want to submit to the One who saves. They want a Jesus who forgives, but not a Jesus who commands.
But Jesus never offered a comfortable, casual faith. He made it clear: following Him comes with a cost.
A Faith Without Cost Is Not True Faith
Too many people believe in a watered-down gospel, one that tells them they can live however they want as long as they “believe” in Jesus. But faith without obedience is dead (James 2:17). Jesus Himself asked,
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” (Luke 6:46)
Calling Jesus Lord means He rules over your life. But many people don’t want that. They want the title of Christian, but they don’t want the lifestyle of a disciple.
People Want Salvation Without Sacrifice
Many want the assurance of salvation, but they don’t want the surrender that comes with it. But Jesus made it clear:
“Whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:38)
The cross is not a decoration, it’s a symbol of death to self. If you follow Jesus, you must be willing to sacrifice:
Your desires
Your plans
Your comfort
Your sinful lifestyle
But most people don’t want that. They want grace without change. They want to keep their sin and still claim salvation. But Jesus never offered that option.
People Want Heaven Without Holiness
Many say, “I believe in Jesus,” but they live no differently than the world. They ignore Hebrews 12:14:
“Without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
Holiness means being set apart. It means you don’t talk like the world, think like the world, or act like the world. It means you don’t compromise with sin. But too many people want to fit in with the world and still expect to enter heaven.
But Jesus was clear:
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. But the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” (Matthew 7:13-14)
The way is hard because it requires holiness. It requires obedience. And most people are not willing to live that way.
People Want Jesus as Savior, But Not as Lord
Many love to talk about how Jesus forgives. But few want to talk about how Jesus commands. But Jesus doesn’t just say, “Come as you are.” He says, “Go and sin no more.” (John 8:11)
Salvation is free, but following Jesus costs everything. That’s why He said:
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
That means you don’t get to pick and choose which parts of Jesus you want. If He is your Savior, He must also be your Lord.
True Faith Requires Full Surrender
The reason the road to eternal life is narrow is that few are willing to fully surrender. Many claim Christ with their mouths, but deny Him with their lives. But Jesus said:
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21)
True faith requires:
Repentance (turning from sin)
Obedience (following God’s commands)
Holiness (living set apart)
Sacrifice (denying yourself)
Anything less is not true Christianity.
Will You Take the Narrow Road?
Most people will not pay the price. They will settle for a comfortable, compromised Christianity that costs them nothing. But Jesus is worth it. The cost of following Him is nothing compared to the cost of rejecting Him.
So ask yourself today:
Do I truly follow Jesus, or do I just claim His name?
Do I live in obedience, or do I just expect forgiveness?
Do I desire holiness, or do I just want heaven?
Jesus wants all of you. Not just your words, but your life. The question is: Will you give it to Him?
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