Jesus went around doing good, healing people, and feeding the hungry, yet people ridiculed Him, slandered Him, told lies about Him. The religious leaders said, “He’s from the devil. That’s how He can heal people.” Jesus couldn’t have been any more loving, kind, and generous, but certain people were determined to misunderstand Him, mischaracterize Him, and misjudge Him. What did Jesus do? Spend all His energy trying to straighten them out and prove to them who He was? No. He answered them not a word. He didn’t waste His time trying to convince people to be for Him who were never going to be for Him. You would think with all the negative talk, with all the rumors, slander, and lies, He would have missed His purpose. But people don’t control your destiny. They can defame, denounce, and mischaracterize you, but your reputation is in God’s hands. What they say cannot stop your purpose. Don’t make the mistake of engaging in battles you’re not supposed to engage in. Do as Jesus did and answer them not a word. Don’t pay any attention.