John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
Christ’s words need to be thought about here – He did not choose Himself as Lord and King and then make slaves… He was and is forever and chose to love us first of all.
Out of that loves comes a willingness to teach us the truth and encourage us to do what is right; just as a good parent or teacher will try to do.
His love extended to us before we were told what to do – instead He encourages us to join in this fight for truth with Him by our sides.