They hate you? Don't Worry, Be Happy!
Saturday, 5th week in Eastertide
Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: 18-21
People around you find you a pain in the neck, for the right reasons... be happy! People call you outdated and impractical and living in a world that does not exist because you stand by values... don't worry! People dump you and wish to see you destroyed because you disturb their "peace"... be blessed!
Everyone, even the worst among the lot, seems to be comfortable with you... be careful! No one has any problem with your ideas and absolutely every one seems fine with your values... look into yourself! There is no opposition at all to what you do and not even those who discourage you... beware!
Yes! That is what the Lord says. If you stand by truth and live by values, you are sure to be branded 'utopian' and kept aside from the so called 'steps forward'. It is wonderful to be acceptable to all, but at what cost?