In the face of rejection or disregard, believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and continue in their faith. According to Matthew, Jesus instructs His disciples to shake the dust off their feet when they are not received in a town, illustrating the importance of moving forward despite being ignored. The Psalms offer reassurance, urging the faithful not to fret because of those who seem to prosper while disregarding God. Meanwhile, Jesus' teachings in Matthew caution against casting pearls before those who will not appreciate them, and John records Jesus' promise that though the world may not see Him, He will be with His followers forever.
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And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me. ”
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.