Cost of Discipleship (book)

"The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer explores what it means to truly follow Jesus. It emphasizes that discipleship requires a sincere commitment, often involving sacrifice and rejecting superficial faith. Bonhoeffer differentiates between "cheap grace"—easy forgiveness that doesn't challenge or transform—and "costly grace," which demands a genuine, ongoing dedication to living according to Jesus’s teachings. The book challenges believers to reflect on the sacrifices involved in truly following Christ and the importance of authenticity in faith, urging a life marked by humility, obedience, and active love.