Obedience Over Comfort

I expressed my experience in my last blog how I felt Modern Western Christianity often drifts toward convenience, safety, and self-affirmation. Churches are filled with motivational messages, padded pews, and programs designed to entertain rather than convict. But Jesus didn’t die to make us comfortable—He called us to die to ourselves.

• “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
• The cross is not a cushion—it’s an execution stake. Obedience to Jesus means surrendering comfort, reputation, and even safety.

Rediscovering the Radical Jesus

The real Jesus was not tame. He overturned tables, rebuked religious leaders, and demanded total allegiance. His teachings were radical, offensive, and divisive—yet life-giving.

• He told the rich young ruler to sell everything (Mark 10:21).
• He praised the widow who gave all she had (Luke 21:1–4).
• He warned that following Him might split families (Matthew 10:34–39).

This is not the Jesus of cultural Christianity. This is the Jesus who calls us to obedience even when it costs everything.

Comfort as a False God

Comfort becomes idolatrous when it prevents obedience. Many believers hesitate to speak truth, serve the poor, or confront injustice because it’s “uncomfortable.” But Scripture never elevates comfort—it elevates faithfulness.

• Obedience may mean confronting sin in love.
• It may mean stepping into messy places—addiction, poverty, brokenness.
• It may mean risking rejection, ridicule, or loss.

Jesus never promised ease. He promised His presence in the fire.

The Path of Obedience

Obedience is not legalism—it’s love in action. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)

• Obedience is going where others won’t—into prisons, shelters, and forgotten places. ( THIS IS WHERE I AM…working on the others )
• Obedience is radical generosity.
• Obedience is forgiving enemies.
• Obedience is proclaiming truth when silence is safer.

Dr Lanny R Morrow II