Aug 31, 2026 · 14 min · 6 segments
Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.!https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17435448.gif
John PiperGuest
Tony ReinkeHost
When I was close to him and going to church, I tried to fix my marriage, get a house, and improve my life, but everything seemed to fall apart.
And since I stopped going to church and trying to follow Jesus, life feels a lot easier, to be honest with you.
That said, I still believe Jesus rose from the grave and that there's evidence to support it, but I'm questioning whether he's worth following.
When I was close to him and going to church, I tried to fix my marriage, get a house, and improve my life, but everything seemed to fall apart.
And since I stopped going to church and trying to follow Jesus, life feels a lot easier, to be honest with you.
That said, I still believe Jesus rose from the grave and that there's evidence to support it, but I'm questioning whether he's worth following.
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