Because there is a cost involved with following Christ, it is easier to dismiss his words and continue living in a way that is in keeping with the general consensus of the world around you. As a result, many people are quite happy to hear the words of Jesus but not act on them.
13 Entrez par la porte étroite. Car large est la porte, spacieux le chemin qui mènent à la perdition, et il y en a beaucoup qui entrent par là.