The Reasons why "Just Following Jesus" Doesn't work

[jenny1972]

Quick question, if you'll indulge. Is what Jesus 'said' right because, as you put it, he "was inspired by God", or would it be right regardless? What impact does it have on the parts that would be considered wrong by modern standards?

Ok, that's two questions. I lied.

well what is considered right and wrong depends upon the culture doesnt it ? what is acceptable in one culture might be considered very very wrong in another it depends on the people and what the people think about it .

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That seems to be exactly what he's saying in that verse. Not that it's a strict command, but a suggestion that we all know some followers would take seriously enough to do it. How many times do you think millstones get accidentally hung around people's necks?

Maybe he just wanted his followers to make it look like an accident. It would be a shame if a nonbeliever found a millstone hung around his neck, and fell into the sea with it.

i disagree i dont think he was suggesting that thats what people should do or he would have said "they should be" not "it would be better if they were"