Why is it wrong to think we only need a little Jesus?

The idea that one needs merely a 'little Jesus' trivializes His person and work, reducing Him to a mere accessory in the believer's life. This notion implies that humans can contribute to their salvation or live morally apart from the full submission to Christ. Such a mentality undermines the biblical truth that Jesus Christ must be received in His entirety as the Savior who fully redeems. The gospel calls for total reliance on Christ, not just on part of Him, as salvation is not about what we can accomplish but about trusting entirely in what He has already accomplished through His death and resurrection. This approach diminishes the serious nature of sin and the greatness of God's grace, leading to a misunderstanding of the transformational power of receiving Christ as Lord, rather than as a mere token of faith.