Should Christians Be Doormats? You’ve probably heard it said: “Christians aren’t supposed to be doormats” or “Don’t let people walk all over you.” It sounds strong, sensible—even empowering. But when you open the Bible, the tone is very different. The call to follow Jesus is not about protecting our personal pride; it’s about humbling ourselves, even when it costs us. The real question is not whether we’ll be walked on, but whether we’ll follow Christ who was nailed down.