"مردم نیمه گرم چیزی را که عیسی از همه پیروانش انتظار داشت افراطی مینامند"
— Francis Chan
Simplified Meaning:
When someone is only half-hearted or not very enthusiastic about something, they might think that being fully committed seems extreme. This quote means that people who follow Jesus in a mediocre way see complete dedication as too much, even though Jesus expected everyone to be fully committed to his teachings. It’s like if you were part of a team, and some members were just going through the motions while others were giving their best effort. The ones who aren’t fully invested might think the truly committed team members are overdoing it, when in reality, full commitment is what is expected of all. For example, consider someone who is a casual volunteer at a charity. They might view someone who volunteers daily and goes above and beyond as "radical," but the charity likely views the dedicated volunteer as embodying their mission. In the same way, in following Jesus, he didn’t just want a lukewarm commitment; he wanted everyone to be fully engaged and sincere. To apply this to your own life, try to put your heart into your commitments and beliefs, rather than just doing the minimum or looking at strong dedication as unnecessary or over-the-top.