As it is written; Philippians 4:4&5 rejoicing, thankful and no anxiety. TRUST in the sovereignty of Lord God almighty. Adonai, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh. He is all.
Do not count myself in higher esteem than anyone else. We are brothers and sisters all; the word is for ANYONE that will hear with the spiritual ear. All said in truth and righteousness.
Christ left His throne, His crown, His heaven with His Father to die for us. Why? John 3:16...so that we can have the opportunity to share that with THEM.
Rumors and gossip are mostly negative and harmful. We are to be beacons; to draw into a safe harbor and keep others away from the reefs or shoals which are the negative of this world. In it, but not of it.
There is so much derision that is being pushed into every fiber of our existence and people offended by so much. Be of good courage, bold and upright in His truth.
Be like the church in Philadelphia. That church was faithful to Christ and God and He promised them to be likewise with them. All relevant to the churches today.