Psalm 69:9-12ESV
9 For zeal for your house has consumed me,
and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
10 When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting,
it became my reproach.
11 When I made sackcloth my clothing,
I became a byword to them.
12 I am the talk of those who sit in the gate,
and the drunkards make songs about me.
and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
10 When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting,
it became my reproach.
11 When I made sackcloth my clothing,
I became a byword to them.
12 I am the talk of those who sit in the gate,
and the drunkards make songs about me.
These verses remind of today's culture and it's opinions of Christians. The world calls us names, makes jokes at our expense, and more recently has become more and more vulgar with their mockery.
It's so easy to think that today is the worse it's ever been, but King David, a King of GOD's people, had to deal with these exact same trials and persecutions. GOD was with David then and He is with us now.
It's so very important to remember that criticism of our faith and belief in GOD are actually an attack on GOD, not us. Stay focused on GOD, commit to a life that mirrors Christ and let GOD take care of the mockers.
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