Endurance:

     Are you available to be used for the Glory of God?

     If so, you must learn to sidestep both false accusation and accolade.

     We have been instructed to be being filled with the Holy Spirit and to walk forward in a straight line. So, He is gracious enough to lead us through the process of learning to look at Him, instead of clinging to our addiction of the opinion of others.

    This does not come easily.  The Soldier of The Cross must understand that while he must be easily moved by the Lord, he may not be easily influenced by the matters of flattery or negative attack.

     Some things should be brought to prayer and other things should bounce off without a penetrating influence. 

     How have you prayed?  If you want to be like Him, you must learn to be a minister of His life and not the protector and defender of your own.

     Soldier, come before Him and give up your right to need human approval.  Give up your right to deal with every little thing that comes at you.  Give up your right to have everyone agree with you.

     Do it in prayer.
     Alone and aloud.