“Never Mind Naysayers, For We Are Guided By God”

1 Peter 2:23-24

Naysayers are defined as a person who criticizes, objects to, or opposes something; doubter; person who expects bad outcomes; haters.

The bigger God’s opinion in your mind, the smaller the opinions of others will be. We can’t seek the approval of men over the approval of God. It doesn’t matter if others don’t agree with us. Don’t worry what other people will think; worry what God thinks. Lean not to your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge God and He shall direct your path. All our ways are guided by God and God alone. Man or woman do not have a Heaven or hell to put you in. What God thinks and says matters. There are four types of naysayers(haters). (1) There are the ones who criticize you and find a fault for everything you do out of jealousy. (2)The ones who try to make you look bad in front of others. (3)The ones who purposely bring you down so you won’t succeed instead of helping you and (4)there are the naysayers(haters) who hate behind your back and destroy your good name with slander. Most of the time haters are the closest people to you. The reason for nay-sayers are because you have something that they don’t. They need to put you down to feel good about themselves. They want to be the center of attention. They are bitter about something. They lose sight of contentment. They stop counting their blessings and start counting the blessings of others.  In Nehemiah 6:3-4 it said, “So I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?” Four times they sent the same message, and each time I gave the same reply.”

I come by this morning to let you know, don’t get distracted by negativity. Naysayers distractions come in the form of: ridicule, rumors, threats, and endless discussion to slow you down. But we must remember, every opportunity comes with opposition. The best way to deal with naysayers is to not engage them. Don’t waste your time and emotion trying to convince them they’re wrong, or getting into endless discussions. We’re most like Jesus when we stay silent under attack. Bless them instead. Be bless and I love you!!! JE