When people slander you

"Christ: Do not take it seriously, my child, if people think evil of you and say things about you that you do not want to hear. You ought to have a worse opinion of yourself and to think that no one is weaker than you are.

If you are well recollected within, you will take no notice of fleeting words from without. It is a sign of wisdom, when evil words are spoken, to keep silence and tot urn your heart to Me, refusling to be disturbed by man's judgment.

2. Do not let your peace of mind depend on what people say about you. You are still what you are, no matter whether they put a good or bad interpretation on your actions. Where will you find true peace and true glory if not in Me?

Certainly this is so. The person who neither aspires to please others nor fears to displease them will enjoy much peace; for all disquiet of heart and distraction of the senses come from disorderly affections and groundless fear." - The Imitation of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 28

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