Jesus' way of love often acts as a 'scandalon' or stumbling block because it challenges our deeply ingrained mental models. While humans naturally divide into groups, Jesus crossed boundaries and embraced everyone. His approach clashed with both Jewish concepts of holiness and Gentile values of power and honor. Our mental models—shaped by personality, family, culture, and experiences—often create friction when they encounter Jesus' radical love. By allowing His love to transform our thinking, we can find peace with ourselves, God, and others, leading to a more fulfilling life guided by grace rather than performance.
