>>24496779 (OP)>Why did Jesus choose to associate with outcasts, sinners, and the poor instead of powerful or religious elites? any books about that?To demonstrate God's boundless love and mercy for all: This is perhaps the most fundamental reason. In a society where certain groups were marginalized, condemned, or deemed "unclean" by religious and social norms, Jesus' actions shattered these divisions. He showed that God's love and grace extend to everyone, regardless of their social standing, past sins, or perceived unworthiness.