Bonhoeffer warns against the concept of 'cheap grace,' which he describes as grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, and grace without Jesus Christ. He explains that cheap grace allows individuals to absolve themselves without True repentance or obedience, leading to a hardened heart and a deafness to God's Word. 'Unbelief thrives on cheap grace, for it is determined to persist in disobedience.' The story of the rich young man serves as a cautionary tale, showing how an unwillingness to obey can lead to spiritual stagnation and a False sense of security. | Dietrich Bonhoeffer | The Cost of Discipleship

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The Danger of Cheap Grace

Bonhoeffer warns against the concept of 'cheap grace,' which he describes as grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, and grace without Jesus Christ. He explains that cheap grace allows individuals to absolve themselves without True repentance or obedience, leading to a hardened heart and a deafness to God's Word. 'Unbelief thrives on cheap grace, for it is determined to persist in disobedience.' The story of the rich young man serves as a cautionary tale, showing how an unwillingness to obey can lead to spiritual stagnation and a False sense of security.

-- Dietrich Bonhoeffer