Lenten Reading/Cost of Discipleship

Chapter 3

Why does Bonhoeffer say that the rich young ruler is more honest than we tend to be?

What are ways in which you find yourself talking yourself out of obedience?

How can we apply Jesus' commands to our context without explaining them away?

Do you agree with Bonhoeffer that single-minded obedience can lead to great joy? What do you think/fear would happen to you individually (or Christian community as a whole) if we became more obedient to the commands of Jesus?