Many reject the message of grace because it offends their pride and challenges their belief in self-sufficiency.
The message of grace is often met with offense because it contradicts the natural human inclination towards self-sufficiency and merit-based acceptance before God. In John 6:60, we see a similar reaction from disciples who found Christ's teachings to be 'hard sayings.' This rejection stems from a desire to maintain control over their spiritual destiny, believing they can contribute to their salvation through good works. The idea that salvation is entirely a work of God undermines the human desire for autonomy and pride. The reality is that grace exposes the inadequacy and inability of human efforts, leading many to stumble rather than embrace the freedom embedded in the message of God's sovereign grace.
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