Hey, you in the crowd, share one of your coats and some of your food.
Hey, you in the IRS, apply the regulations fairly.
Hey, you in the military occupation, don't line your own pockets by shaking down the civilians.

Soooo rational and so sensible,
the backbone of a stable society.

Hold on!!!

Where does it say that the Messiah is to be rational and sensible,
representing the best of human intention and potential?
No wonder the people wanted to proclaim John the Messiah,
not much sacrifice required,
just be good.

But wait, didn't he also publicly challenge the marriage of Herod?
Jesus knew that, "No man born of woman is greater than John."
How could anyone be greater?

Wait, just a minute, though, echos of nonsense in Galilee,
Nazarean foolishness.
Love your enemy,
give your cloak as well as your coat,
walk a second mile when conscripted for one,
give to anyone who begs,
don't charge interest on a loan,
give half of your ownings to the poor,
pay back four-fold what you stole,
sell all that you have
and come follow me to Jerusalem!

Where did this lunatic stuff come from.
God's Imperial Rule is breaking in!
Dangerous stuff!
Crucify him!!!