Let’s be honest.
We love Jesus. We follow Him.
We read His words.
But if we’re being real, there are some things He said that we treat more like “suggestions” rather than commands.
Some of His teachings make us uncomfortable.
Some seem impossible. Others? We simply don’t take them seriously enough.
But here’s the thing: Jesus didn’t waste words.
He wasn’t throwing out random ideas to sound wise.
He meant every single thing He said.
And if we truly call ourselves His followers, we need to pay attention—especially to the teachings we tend to ignore.
So, let’s talk about four things Jesus said that we almost never take seriously.
1. Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:44)
“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44, NKJV)
This is one of those teachings we say we believe but struggle to live out.
Loving your enemies sounds noble—until you actually have one.
Until someone betrays you. Lies about you. Hurts you.
Our natural response?
Retaliation.
Anger.
Cutting them off.
But Jesus flips the script.
He tells us to love them.
Not just tolerate them.
Not just ignore them.
Love them.
Actively.
Intentionally.
That means blessing the coworker who undermines you.
Praying for the family member who wronged you.
Being kind to the person who stabbed you in the back.
It sounds extreme.
It is extreme.
But that’s the radical love Jesus calls us to.
And let’s be real: Jesus lived this.
As He hung on the cross, bleeding and gasping for air, He prayed for His executioners—”Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34)
If we claim to follow Him, we can’t ignore this command.
Love isn’t just for the people who treat us well.
It’s for everyone—even those who least deserve it.
2. Don’t Worry About Tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew 6:34, NKJV)
Be honest.
How much time do you spend worrying?
We worry about money.
We stress over the future.
We lose sleep over what ifs.
And yet, Jesus says, stop.
Don’t let tomorrow’s problems steal today’s peace.
Easier said than done, right?
But look at how Jesus explains it.
He points to the birds—how they don’t stress about food, yet Yahweh provides.
He reminds us that if Yahweh takes care of them, how much more will He take care of us? (Matthew 6:26)
Worry is a sign that we don’t fully trust Him.
That’s the hard truth.
Jesus calls us to faith, not fear.
He tells us to live in the moment, trust our Father, and rest in the fact that He’s already in our tomorrow.
So what’s weighing on you today? Lay it down. He’s got you.
3. Store Up Treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-20)
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” (Matthew 6:19-20, NKJV)
We live in a world obsessed with stuff.
Money.
Cars.
Houses.
Status.
Success.
But Jesus tells us it’s all temporary.
It will fade.
Rust.
Disappear.
And yet, most of us spend our lives chasing after things that won’t last.
Jesus isn’t saying money is evil.
He’s saying it’s a terrible god.
He calls us to focus on something eternal.
To invest in things that will last forever—acts of love, kindness, generosity, serving others, and seeking the Kingdom of Yahweh.
At the end of your life, no one will care about your bank account or how many followers you had on social media.
What will matter is how you lived, who you helped, and whether you were truly rich in faith.
So, what are you storing up?
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4. Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me (Luke 9:23)
“Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.'” (Luke 9:23, NKJV)
We love the idea of following Jesus—until we realize it comes with a cost.
Jesus didn’t say, “Follow Me and life will be easy.” He said, “Take up your cross.”
In His time, a cross or torture stake wasn’t just a symbol.
It was an instrument of death.
Crucifixion was brutal.
Painful.
Shameful.
And Jesus is saying, That’s what following Me looks like.
It means dying to ourselves.
Laying down our desires.
Choosing obedience over comfort.
We want a Christianity that’s safe and easy.
Jesus offers one that’s costly but worth it.
Are we willing to truly follow Him?
Not just in the parts that are convenient, but in the areas that demand sacrifice?
Because at the end of the day, we can’t be half-hearted followers. We’re either all in—or we’re not in at all.
The Choice Is Ours
Jesus’ words aren’t meant to be admired from a distance.
They’re meant to be lived.
But let’s be honest—this is hard.
Loving enemies?
Trusting instead of worrying?
Letting go of material things?
Dying to ourselves?
It goes against everything our flesh wants.
But here’s the good news: We don’t have to do it alone.
Yahweh gives us His Spirit to empower us. To strengthen us. To make the impossible possible.
So, which of these teachings do you struggle with the most? Be honest. Ask Yahweh for help. And then—step out in faith.
Because when we actually take Jesus seriously?
That’s when we truly start to live.
What’s next?
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