“Unliked for the Right Reasons”
📖 “They hated Me without a cause.”
—John 15:25b (NKJV)
Let’s be honest—most people want to be liked.
We scroll, post, share, and speak hoping for a good reaction.
But what happens when standing with Jesus makes you stand out—and not in a good way?
Jesus didn’t get canceled because He was rude or reckless.
He was hated for speaking truth, loving purely, and refusing to compromise.
They hated Him without a cause—no valid reason, just discomfort with His light.
That still happens today.
If you’re walking with Christ, you’ll feel it.
People may mock you, misunderstand you, or call your beliefs offensive.
You might even lose followers—or friends.
But you’ll gain something better: a deeper connection with the One who was hated first.
And He never hated back.
He loved. He forgave. He stood firm.
You can too.
Challenge:
- Are you more concerned with being liked or being faithful?
- What would it look like to follow Jesus, even when it’s unpopular?
Prayer:
Lord, help me care more about being true to You than being liked by the world. When people don’t understand, remind me that they didn’t understand You either. Let my life reflect You—no matter the cost. Amen.
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