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.
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.