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“Jesus saw the humanity in the one the community rejected and cast away. He didn’t run from his appearance or his condition. He stopped, had compassion, and gave him the attention he needed. He didn’t question if it was acceptable, if it was convenient or right, he just set him free ... Jesus overpowered the injustice to bring justice for this man, and then told him to tell everyone what happened. Jesus not only set him free, he made sure the community saw it [and] left him to live rightfully and with dignity in his community.”