The Hard Sayings of Jesus The teachings of Jesus Christ are both challenging and transformative. These “hard sayings,” as found in Scripture, reveal the true nature of Christ and demand a response of complete surrender and obedience. While salvation is freely offered by grace, following Jesus requires commitment and alignment with His uncompromising truths. Jesus made it clear that true discipleship is costly. He declared, “Unless you forsake all that you have, you cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:33). Moreover, He rebuked those who called Him “Lord” without obeying His commands, asking, “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and...