Ben Wilson

Same thing, like you can think about the environmentalist movement. A lot of it is, you know, you need to do this and this and this and this in order to help the environment. These are all the things that you're doing that are polluting, that are bad, you should be better. Instead of offering people an attractive way of life.

You know, I think frankly, that like climbing bums who just kind of like live in their van and climb all day are more effective environmentalists than a lot of professional environmentalists, because they are offering an attractive way of life, you know, being in nature, enjoying it. And that naturally makes people want to protect the environment.

You know, I think frankly, that like climbing bums who just kind of like live in their van and climb all day are more effective environmentalists than a lot of professional environmentalists, because they are offering an attractive way of life, you know, being in nature, enjoying it. And that naturally makes people want to protect the environment.

And look, of course, you also need to challenge people to do things, to improve, to be better. And Jesus did both, as we shall see. But I think Jesus's lifestyle of detached, free-spirited living combined with conviviality and sociability created a very compelling social dynamic. And I think that helps to explain some of his early success.

And look, of course, you also need to challenge people to do things, to improve, to be better. And Jesus did both, as we shall see. But I think Jesus's lifestyle of detached, free-spirited living combined with conviviality and sociability created a very compelling social dynamic. And I think that helps to explain some of his early success.

I also think one of the other reasons that Jesus was so focused on eating and drinking is that meals are uniquely good setting for teaching. Paul Johnson writes, Jesus loved conviviality and he never condemned generous hospitality. Many of his most telling lessons were taught around crowded tables.

I also think one of the other reasons that Jesus was so focused on eating and drinking is that meals are uniquely good setting for teaching. Paul Johnson writes, Jesus loved conviviality and he never condemned generous hospitality. Many of his most telling lessons were taught around crowded tables.

And I have seen that, that like when you have a dinner and you're trying to teach in association with that dinner, people are just much more open. Last year, I went down and visited Brian Johnson, who you may have seen in the news recently, Mr. Don't Die. And to introduce his philosophy and his vision, he invited me and about 10 other people to a dinner at his house.

And I have seen that, that like when you have a dinner and you're trying to teach in association with that dinner, people are just much more open. Last year, I went down and visited Brian Johnson, who you may have seen in the news recently, Mr. Don't Die. And to introduce his philosophy and his vision, he invited me and about 10 other people to a dinner at his house.

And it was a very special experience. And if you're trying to start a movement, I think dinners are a uniquely powerful way to do that. Okay. Well, back in the life of Jesus, it's not just turning water into wine. He's also healing. He's about to give his first big sermon and lay out his doctrine. But I think it's crucial that he does miracles first.

And it was a very special experience. And if you're trying to start a movement, I think dinners are a uniquely powerful way to do that. Okay. Well, back in the life of Jesus, it's not just turning water into wine. He's also healing. He's about to give his first big sermon and lay out his doctrine. But I think it's crucial that he does miracles first.

Sometimes you hear in storytelling, the principle show, don't tell. And Jesus is going to tell people what he believes and what he's all about. But first he shows them by performing these miracles. Okay, but then yes, he does tell people what he believes. He sets out his program, his moral framework at an event that has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. It's the most famous sermon ever.

Sometimes you hear in storytelling, the principle show, don't tell. And Jesus is going to tell people what he believes and what he's all about. But first he shows them by performing these miracles. Okay, but then yes, he does tell people what he believes. He sets out his program, his moral framework at an event that has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. It's the most famous sermon ever.

You have almost certainly heard some of it because a lot of the aphorisms in it have come to be like common phrases. For example, some of the most famous teachings are, For example, some of the most famous teachings are, Okay, other passage. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, thou shalt not commit adultery.

You have almost certainly heard some of it because a lot of the aphorisms in it have come to be like common phrases. For example, some of the most famous teachings are, For example, some of the most famous teachings are, Okay, other passage. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, thou shalt not commit adultery.

But I say unto you that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And then perhaps most famously, he says, ye have heard that it hath been said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you that ye resist not evil, but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

But I say unto you that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And then perhaps most famously, he says, ye have heard that it hath been said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you that ye resist not evil, but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you. And then, of course, he gives the Lord's Prayer, which is where he teaches his disciples to pray.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you. And then, of course, he gives the Lord's Prayer, which is where he teaches his disciples to pray.

He says, And when thou prayest, thou shall not be as the hypocrites are, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. After this manner, therefore, pray ye. Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.