An acquaintance spread calumny about Mariam. She chose to remain calm.
Mariam told the Master, "I don't need to fight . . ."
Rabbi Jesus answered her, "Because you've got a peaceful conscience."
Sometimes others make statements which are patently untrue. Just ignore them peacefully - you don't have to take part in every argument to which you are invited.
Choose your spiritual and emotional battles wisely and well.
Go out to bat only when it is really needed. Leave the rest to God.
The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceeding well.
And sometimes the greatest action taken by God over years is to lead the perpetrator of injustice to realization, penitence and ultimate holiness.
Don't begrudge others their path to forgiveness and mercy. They have their own story, too.
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