I've never fully understood how Christianity became quite so tame and respectable, given its origins among drunkards, prostitutes, and tax collectors.. Jesus could have hung out in the high-end religious scene of his day, but instead he scoffed at all that, choosing instead to laugh at the powerful, befriend whores, kiss sinners, and eat with all the wrong people. He spent his time with people for whom life was not easy. And there, amid those who were suffering, he was the embodiment of perfect love. .Nadia BolzWeber
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In a world where love is seen as a weakness, the love of God did not exempt him from hardship. Jesus did not spare himself from the pain of loss, the fear of betrayal, and the humiliation of rejection. The world can be a cold place to live in, and Jesus knew it from day one. He was rejected by his father, betrayed by friends, and rejected by God Himself. In fact, he even died for us all.
Source: Accidental Saints: Finding God In All The Wrong People
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