Acts 24:10-16 (New International Version, ©2010)
10 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense. 11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city. 13 And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me. 14 However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, 15 and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. 16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

Here I take comfort in the way that Paul defends himself. I often find myself defending myself escepcially when someone has hurt my pride. I am quick to take offense if someone accuses me. Paul defends himself, but he does not lash out at his accusers. He states his case and trust God and the man that God put in charge to take care of him. I pray that I can do the same. To respectfully stand up for myself, but my pride would melt away. May I look to my almighty Father to provide for me instead of seeking the best thing for myself.