To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’" Luke 7:31-34 (ESV) Whoever is in a place of authority will be tormented by many who are not. It matters not whether you are president or king, pastor, priest, or CEO/business owner. For some reason, those who do not hold the title and position often think it is their responsibility to gossip, slander, and malign. The criticism is anything but constructive, and it is often communicated in an acceptable manner to make the criticizer look noble, brave, and compassionate. Jesus said there was no one like John the Baptist (in a good way), and obviously there was no one like Jesus (in a perfect way), yet the masses found ways to find fault in them. Leaders need to find their fulfillment in Christ, His Word, His plan, and the fact that they have been entrusted with this position in this life. It may look like they will answer to the crowd, but in reality, they will be answering to God, who will judge each man’s works. The crowd should keep this in mind. | 
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