added. “They think people are trying to get them. Again, we don’t see this in Jesus. He wasn’t paranoid. Or people with psychological difficulties may have thinking disorders—they can’t carry on a logical conversation. Jesus spoke clearly, powerfully and eloquently. He was brilliant and had absolutely amazing insights into human nature. “He was loving but didn’t let his compassion immobilize him,” Collins continued. “He didn’t have a bloated ego, even though he was often surrounded by adoring crowds; he maintained balance despite an often demanding lifestyle; he always knew what he was doing
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