Is Your Christianity Easy?
Is Your Christianity Easy?
Most in the modern West live a version of “Christianity” that is shockingly easy compared to the lives of those who came before us. Most think spiritual difficulty is about not saying a bad word, not losing our temper, or not scrolling too long on our phones. But is that the “cost” Jesus spoke of when He said, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24)?
If you’re honest, your walk might be comfortable. You may attend services, own a few Bibles, listen to podcasts, post a verse on social media, and pray before meals. But does any of this bring you into real collision with the world around you? Because that’s what happened to every messenger of God.
Noah built an ark for decades while being mocked by a corrupt world.
Moses stood before Pharaoh — the most powerful man alive — and demanded the release of God’s people.
Elijah confronted hundreds of false prophets on Mount Carmel.
Jeremiah was imprisoned, beaten, and called a traitor for speaking God’s truth to his own nation.
Daniel was thrown into a lion’s den for praying.
John the Baptizer was beheaded for calling out the sins of the powerful.
The apostles were arrested, flogged, exiled, and executed for proclaiming the good news.
None of them were “at peace” with their culture. None of them had easy lives. They were misunderstood, mocked, imprisoned, and killed — not because they were rude or harsh, but because truth always exposes darkness, and darkness hates light.
If your “Christianity” is met with applause, indifference, or even respect by the world, that’s not a sign that you are compassionate, loving and tolerant — its a sign of compromise. Jesus said, “Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets” (Luke 6:26).
This doesn’t mean we go looking for trouble, shouting at strangers, or stirring up controversy just to feel persecuted. But it does mean that genuine discipleship inevitably brings friction with a culture that worships itself. True faith draws lines that the world doesn’t want drawn.
Comfortable or Costly?
Ask yourself:
Does my faith ever cost me anything?
Am I willing to be unpopular, misunderstood, or even rejected for my loyalty to the Messiah?
When was the last time my obedience to God created tension with my workplace, my friends, or even my family?
If the answer is “never,” it might be time to examine whether your walk reflects the path of Jesus or the path of comfort.
The Call Back to the Cross
Christ didn’t call us to “safe” belief; He called us to self-denial, courage, and public witness. He warned His followers: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first” (John 15:18). The cross is not a symbol of convenience — it’s an instrument of death. To carry it is to choose His approval over the world’s applause.
Your faith doesn’t have to be dramatic to be real — but it should cost you something. It should disrupt your comfort, challenge your loyalties, and align you with a Kingdom that stands opposed to the world’s system.
So, is your Christianity easy? If so, maybe it’s time to pray: “Lord, make me bold. Give me courage. Let my life shine so brightly for You that the world can’t ignore it — even if it costs me everything.”