There are few things more annoying than someone who promises to do something and then intentionally doesn't do it. I am not speaking about times when we genuinely forget to do something, because this happens to us all, at some point in time.
What I mean is when someone says "Yes, I will do it" but actually has no will or intention to commit to any action. That can make us all mad!
And I think it also got under Jesus' skin too. Listen to what he says:
"Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not do what I say?" (Luke 6:46)
I think he was used to people being excited about the idea of following him, but then never committing to the journey of discipleship.
1 Samuel
15:22 - But
Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings
and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is
better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.
“Discipleship
is not an option. Jesus says that if anyone would come after me, he must follow
me.” - Timothy
Keller
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