Jesus addresses the challenge of people being contrary and comparing the actions of the current generation to John the Baptist’s fasting and penance. He compares Jesus, who did not fast, to being accused of gluttony and drunkard. The Lord emphasizes that people’s contrary nature can hinder success, but wisdom will ultimately be proven right by their children. This can be expected when serving the Lord. It is crucial to strive for righteousness, as people will always have opinions about our actions. Therefore, it is essential to strive for righteousness, regardless of the opinions.
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