Hmmm... Greg are you suggesting Jesus uses reverse psychology on us? That would maybe help explain some things to me. Kidding aside, this chapter does make me a little fearful. Its a tension between feeling the freedom that Jesus brings and the other feeling that there is no way that I'm selfless or sacrificing enough to truly be called a follower of Christ. I know, or think I know, that salvation and forgiveness is a gift freely given, but vs 23 on in this chapter give me that sinking feeling I need to earn it.