I don't think you were being mocked. I think he was just playing with words. It was funny to me, but not intended against you, as far as I can tell.
Nobody thinks quite the same as anyone else. I see that some people appreciate the distinction of passive vs active obedience as necessary, and some see it as confusing. I see it as unnecessary, and even somewhat misleading. But its ok with me if someone else needs it. It is not cardinal. But when
@prism 's answer was demonstrative of how it can be confusing, I thought it was funny.