I tried writing and rewriting several times what I learned today reading Luke 7, especially verses 24-28, but it was terrible. Attached you will see a video clip from Mark Driscoll that does a way better job summing up what I wanted to write. 

When you look up synonyms for the word "justify" you can find words like excuse, explain away, or, rationalize. It is way to easy to rationalize not doing what God has called me to do (sharing the Gospel, speaking the Truth, Loving people selflessly etc etc etc). Instead just as Jesus uses John as an example, don't be a reed pushed over by the wind and when criticism or really tough circumstances hit our lives we need to run TO Him not FROM Him.

Joshua 1:9

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”