If we don't have a biblical view of Jesus, we can become consumed with our personal preferences and traditions, and resistant to change.
Though Zacchaeus came with baggage, Jesus’ decision to love anyway completely changed Zacchaeus’ life for the better.
In the story of Martha and Mary, we can learn from Jesus how prioritizing our relationships with God and people can truly make us happy.
Once our faith in God is strong, it becomes easy to overcome the temptation to be cynical in human relationships.