In what country does it cost the most to follow Jesus ?
Nigeria is one at the top of the list.
If you say you follow Jesus, others will hate you, try to kill you.
In what country is it hardest to follow Jesus ?
America – – – for a much different reason.
It is still easy to say you follow Jesus, but just don’t say too much that might offend someone.
In Nigeria Jesus followers know exactly what it means to follow Jesus, and immediately pay the cost—no room for compromise there.
Most Americans don’t know anything about the cost of following Jesus, and try to avoid criticism, by comfortable compatibility with the culture.
Jesus called his followers to a narrow path, through a narrow gate to enter.
He promised the world would hate us—as proof of following Him.
“If anyone chooses to follow Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, to come after Me.”
“Whoever is a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”
“He who kills you will think he is doing God service.”
It is hard to be a Christian in America, not because of the cost, but because there is no cost—it is too easy.
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