How Shall We Follow Jesus?

[Mercer (John Mercer)]

@dga471

Jesus commands us to profess our faith publicly regardless. Even more, he commands us to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20).

That sounds like it was added later by those aiming to gain followers for a church. Why would any omnipotent and omniscient being care so much about professions of faith?

@dga471

I think, at most what your observations suggest is that we shouldn’t be strident and annoying when we confess our faith. As Scripture says,

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
1 Peter 3:15

Plenty of contradictions there, wouldn’t you agree?