Counter-Cultural is the Jesus Way

It seems like the teachings of Jesus become more counter-intuitive and counter-cultural with every passing day. Jesus said crazy things like:

“If you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment.”
“If you look at a woman with lust, you have committed adultery with her in your heart.”
“Love your enemies!”
“When you give to someone in need, give your gifts in private.”

Almost every culture would say that anger, lust, hating your enemies and making a big deal out of helping others is normal, right and maybe even necessary. Culture says; “People need to get angry, it is normal. There is something wrong with you, if you don’t get angry. Lust is just part of life. It’s harmless and often beneficial. Lust sells things. No one would love their enemy. That’s warped. More people give to the needy when they know who is giving and how much they are giving.” Intuitive and cultural thoughts don’t jibe with the way Jesus described life.

What are the counter-intuitive and counter-cultural situations that you bump up against?
Don’t get mad, get even!
Stand up for your rights.
Get all you can get out of life, YOLO!
You are the most important person.
We find the answers within us, look inside.

The Jesus way might not always be the easiest way, the intuitive way or the cultural way, but it is always the best way. Jesus calls to us: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest.” Matthew 11:28 MSG