Have you ever been unfairly criticized or falsely accused when your motives were pure? In this episode, discover how to find peace by entrusting your reputation to God instead of fighting to set the record straight.

Have you ever had your motives completely misunderstood or faced unjust criticism for doing the right thing?

Few things burn quite like being falsely accused when you know your heart was in the right place. Your immediate instinct is to retaliate, defend yourself, and try to make sure everyone knows the real story. But fighting every critic and trying to control your own reputation is an exhausting, impossible battle that will eventually drain your soul.

In this episode, we explore the story of NYPD officer Larry DePrimo, whose viral act of kindness toward a homeless man was met with unexpected cynicism and accusations online. Instead of going on the defensive, he simply stepped back. Through his quiet response and the powerful example of Jesus found in 1 Peter 2:23, you will learn how to stop fighting for the crowd's approval and start resting in the hands of the ultimate, righteous Judge.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. Why our natural instinct to fiercely defend ourselves often steals our peace instead of restoring it
2. How Jesus responded to the ultimate unjust accusations, and what His silence means for your own life
3. A practical way to release the need to set the record straight and trust God to protect your character

You don't have to answer every accusation when you know the Judge already sees the truth.

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