I ll never forget a scene I saw on TV in the middle of an international rugby match. A big and exceptionally ugly second row forward, who shall remain nameless for that reason, was kneeling on the field with a badly-injured player s head on his lap. He was holding his hand and stroking his forehead to comfort him. That s how we see Jesus in Matthew s gospel. Of course, he s the Messiah, the powerful Son of God, but he is often moved by compassion for the people around him.
Opinions are like armpits.
Everyone has a couple and most of them stink. It s not unusual for people to volunteer their opinion on how life should be lived. It is unique to find one as different, radical, and beautiful as Jesus view. Read all about how Jesus thought people should live and treat each other by reading the most famous sermon ever given. Take me to a description.