You're missing the point. The shepherd protects his flock. The shepherd protects his flock from threats both internal and external.
Jesus was tough and critical to his followers. He challenged. He pushed.
"Force people into submission" is not a message of Jesus. Nor is a "live and let live" attitude towards his followers. It's those who are held to a high standard.
yeah my nigga. fuck being kind and living a live and let live attitude. force people into submission mother fucker. that's tight as hell!
You're missing the point. The shepherd protects his flock. The shepherd protects his flock from threats both internal and external.
Jesus was tough and critical to his followers. He challenged. He pushed.
"Force people into submission" is not a message of Jesus. Nor is a "live and let live" attitude towards his followers. It's those who are held to a high standard.