But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. Matthew 12:14

No matter how perfect you are, there will be people who are opposed-even violently opposed-to what you do. Jesus is our example in this. He did nothing wrong. On the contrary. Everything he did was good.

He healed; they got upset. He taught; they got upset. He talked to women of ill repute; they got upset. He confronted their hypocrisy; once again they got upset.

I think that’s what ultimately angered them, confronting their hypocrisy. They couldn’t stand that he was right on target with his message.

So, what does all that have to do with us? Think about this: have you ever tried to do what you absolutely knew was the right thing and were opposed by seemingly good people? What did you do in response? Did you stay the course or did you give in? It’s easy to quit when you’re opposed on all sides. But if it’s the right thing to do and you know God is on your side, then what do we have to fear?

Here’s something someone told me many years ago: never question in the dark what God told you while it was light.