As a human beings, it’s easy to get caught up in the opinions of others.

We want to be liked and accepted by everyone, but the truth is that Jesus warned us about the reality of rejection.

In Matthew 10:34-39, Jesus says,

“Think not that I come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword, for I come to set a man at variance against his father, the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”

This passage may seem harsh, but it reminds us that following Jesus requires sacrifice.

We can’t put our love for our family or friends above our love for God.

We must be willing to take our cross and follow Him, even if it means rejection by those closest to us.

Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy, but He did promise that it would be worth it.

So, the next time you feel discouraged by the opinions of others, remember that Jesus warned us about this. Don’t let the fear of rejection hold