Jesus' message was EVEN simpler: Love God and love each other. THAT is the essence of Jesus' message that all humans can follow regardless of faith or culture.
One doesn't even need to pore over Scripture or cite it to all/anyone. One simply needs to LIVE it.
I think you've got a little quandary there, CM. What do you think about the situation where a loving Jesus has to judge people who have rejected Him and The Father, and send them to remorseful torment and agony for ever? Ignore it?
Indeed!
I’ve noticed that Jesus did not get into very many theological ‘discussions’ with the sinners he interacted with.
“...but I tell you...”