Kierkegaard on reading the Bible

The matter is quite simple. The Bible is very easy to understand. But we as Christians are a bunch of scheming swindlers. We pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well that the minute we understand we are obliged to act accordingly. Take any words in the New Testament and forget everything except pledging yourself to act accordingly. My God, you will say, if I do that my whole life will be ruined.

- Søren Kierkegaard

Followers not Admirers ...

It is well known that Christ consistently used the term "follower," He never asked for admirers, worshippers, or adherents. No he calls disciples. It is not adherents of a teaching but followers of a life Christ is looking for. ( from Provocations: Spiritual Writings of Kierkegaard)