Moses said, “Change your hearts and stop being stubborn” (Deut. 10:16). Interestingly, right after issuing that challenge Moses took up the topic of Israel’s treatment of outsiders.
When Jesus was denouncing the unrepentant towns where He had done most of His miracles (Matt. 11:20–24), He still had words of comfort for those who would come to Him.
During the week in which Christ would be killed, Mary of Bethany anointed Him with expensive perfume (John 12:3; Mark 14:3). Some of those present were appalled, but Jesus applauded her.