Beyond Letting Go

You cannot please everyone.  

A person with the purest intention can be subject to scorn, gossip and hostility.

How many of us have thrown ourselves to serve organisations or causes without thought of gaining anything in return; yet are stabbed at the  back? Why do people cast doubt on the work of those who selflessly labour?

If one pays attention to intrigue and ridicule; nothing positive can be subsequently accomplished.   One can follow Elsa’s anthem, “Let it go,” in Disney’s “Frozen”.

Jesus Christ, though, teaches us to go beyond ‘letting go’; he tells us to respond with kindness, prayer and love. "But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” (Luke 6:27-28)

It goes against human nature to respond gently to sword words cutting to pieces your character and reputation; but God wants us to be worthy of his perfection.  To attain freedom from human bondage, pray to the crucified Christ.  Augustine of Hippo prescribes, “Only the cross of Jesus Christ can free us from the tyranny of malice, hatred, revenge, and resentment and gives us the courage to return evil with good.” (Bro Mel B Libre)