Being attacked for doing your best?

I wrote this to encourage a young friend of mine who is facing so much criticism and nastiness for starting a home-based business. She is a young mother trying very hard to help her family. Relatives and others are tearing her down and telling her she will not succeed, and are starting rumors that she is operating without a business license. 

If you are also facing a lot of hostility while trying to do something good, maybe this will encourage you:

The truth shines while the jealous whine. I've had those types of people in my life. Emphasis on "had." 

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me, declares the Lord. Isaiah 54:17

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Psalm 37:5-6

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25

False accusations don’t define you. God sees and honors the truth.

Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. Romans 12:19

A lion doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep.

Those who are mature in Christ like to see others succeed and encourage (build up) each other. They let go of grievances with others because of all Christ has forgiven them. They are more focused on growing and serving the Lord (themselves) than what others are doing. Destruction (tearing down) is the work of satan. Christians who have dealt with what you are facing should rally around you, encourage you, and help promote your business. Look at the ones helping you and encouraging you. THOSE are the relationships to focus on.