Jesus taught under his own authority because he was God’s son. We need to recognize that authority and be obedient to his instructions on loving “Everybody Always.” It is easy to love those people who are like you, who agree with you, who have the same beliefs. But God instructs us to love “Everybody Always.” Including those that disagree with us and may even oppose us. God has mercy on everyone, even those that don’t follow him. That mercy is given to them in hopes that they might repent.