The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil.

Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, “He is a good man.”

Others replied, “No, he deceives the people.” 

Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”

But this mob that knows nothing of the law—there is a curse on them.”

“Go now and leave your life of sin.”

Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.44You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires.

Lord God my Father,

You are the only Truth and that is why the world hates you. Remove the world from me and allow me to rest with you by the still waters. Give me discernment and strength to resist the world and represent you well in this present darkness. Help me to live with you well.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen