JUSTIFY

JUSTIFY;To shoe to be right or proper; to declare or prove guiltless or blameless,
And is it not common practice to justify ones self; regardless of actions,
We sure like the quotes, the refrigerator  art; but when it comes to applying it is a different story,
But yet we justify; with saying like oh God will understand;
Or we justify our actions by how others treat us; 
But you know even the quotes we cling to; no matter how good they sound; are in some cases missed;
Like the one that says respect is earned;
And I am going to make this personal;
It was said to my face, many years ago; Have you not figured out yet; that every thing you say, and every thing you do ; is going to be wrong;
So this actually proved to be true; people jumping on board; quickly; 
So as for me in this case. there is nothing I can do to earn their respect;
But Jesus himself apparently did not earn or even try to earn their respect;
Respect would not have nailed him to a tree;
But he went to the tree; for us;
Yet we disrespect him and his word; by not doing; and not seeking him for truth and being lead; by his truth;
RESPECT; To have deferential regard for; esteem; To treat with consideration.
Which in fact the word of God is not shown.
When it comes to people; no matter how they treat us; we do not have to go to their level;
And as for me at such a time as this, when the disrespect, hate, and the such like pour forth continually like a tidal wave, that seem to have no end;
I have to continue to guard my heart, and not allow myself to wax cold, and become what they want me to become, to continue to put forth my self in hopes of finding another;
Though the number be few and the road long and narrow; there is hope for tomorrow  until he returns;
How will you be found?