Don't Let Anyone Talk Down to You Because They're Stupid

1 Timothy 4:12 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

Timothy said it well. But here is my slightly more cynical/bitter spin on his admonition. "Don't let anyone talk down to you because they're stupid."

Have you ever worked in an academic institution and had someone higher on the food chain talk down to you? I have. You can just feel the condescension oozing out of their pores and dripping off their fangs.

For instance, when you ask a clarifying question, and they reply, "Yes, that's right!" like they are praising their lap dog and about to give you a treat or that they are talking to the "dumb blond"... Ughhhh. I just want to slap them or at least make a rude gesture and shout "Ignoramus!".

Sometimes, it's downright rough being the underdog! Who wants to be treated with disrespect?However! Timothy also eluded to the fact that we are to respond maturely by setting an example in how we live our lives (speech, life, love, faith and purity). Do we HAVE to? The easier thing would be to just b-slap those baddies. Unfortunately, that could get you fired or worse, imprisoned (if they decide to press charges).

I SUPPOSE Timothy is right...I'll be good. At least...I'll TRY to be good.

Peace.