Many a time we take a defensive mode when relating to people presuming that they are out to intimidate us, take advantage of us or criticize us. Whatever be the motive of the people we meet or relate, we should not approach people in a defensive mode. For when we become defensive we may unknowingly become harsh or arrogant. We should not assume that most of the people we meet are like the Pharisees or the Sadducee.
Though we may meet people who may not understand our faith or our honest motives, we are to show patience and tolerance towards them. Rev. Selwyn Hughes states that God is in control when we may be put in a scenario to relate to people who may be indifferent to us or against us. And that He will be able to uphold us even if we are rejected or betrayed by people.
Psalm 125:1 (New American Standard Bible)
Those who trust in the LORD
Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.
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