The Bible is full of people who have learned from God how to be friends that understand, connect with, admire, challenge, and love each other.
Though Zacchaeus came with baggage, Jesus’ decision to love anyway completely changed Zacchaeus’ life for the better.
Even when we make mistakes and hurt God, he still sticks with us because he loves us. Nothing we do can drive him away.
Once our faith in God is strong, it becomes easy to overcome the temptation to be cynical in human relationships.