in Luke 7:33, Jesus said that people accused John the Baptist of having a demon because he "didn't eat bread or drink wine." In verse 34 he said the same people accused him "of being a glutton and a drunk because he did both." The point being that their detractors we're going to speak against them regardless.
When you set out to do anything good or righteous, there is a more than even chance others will try to oppose or discredit you in the same way. The tendency is to defend your decision or action against the detractors. However, as seen above, the detractor is not necessarily against your decision or action in particular, they are against you doing something good or just against you in general. Arguing you case or defending your point to them cannot succeed.
What should you do then? Let's go back to the passage for the answer to that question. Verse 35, "wisdom is proven right by her children." In other words, the results of your efforts will provide an answer to the critics. If you Re following God's direction in your life, the child, or what is given birth by your efforts, will silence your critics.
As Solomon out it, "If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs and there is no peace" (Prov 29:9). The fool will not listen to truth. He is not interested in righteous thinking. You are wasting your time trying to defend your godly thought process or action against one who does not honor God, and " a fool says in his heart, there is no God" (Ps 14:1).
Study, pray, collaborate with trustworthy Christians, and listen for Gid's direction. Once you feel sure you have heard from him, act accordingly. If it should become apparent that you misunderstood what he said, return to pray and study of his word until it becomes clear. Do not listen to your critics. Jus' Sayn.
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