When we make excuses for not following God, we're not taking responsibility for our actions. Jesus teaches us that to be his disciple, we must love him more than anyone or anything else, take up our cross and follow him, and impact our culture with the gospel. We should want to share the gospel with others, just like a salt that brings flavor to the world. However, many people are held back by shallow excuses, such as intellectual issues or a fear of change. Jesus offers us life and forgiveness, and we can choose to follow him and know God personally.
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