I have always gone against flow or dictates of the so called norms of society! Now I see perhaps why?
I would call myself the abnormal believer, (Book title, but not mine, friends). Believers are abnormal to the edicts of society, or so it would seem!
Salmon going against the current but were, as it is, the way they are naturally designed to proceed, just as the Christiaan is to follow after the path, the narrow path that looks hopeless or hard or different. Well, it is different, the way up is down...humble yourself and He will exult you, exult yourself and He will humble you!
Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks at the heart! God chose a young Shepard boy to be a ruler and not the seven brothers of Jesse who were strong and tall because David had the heart for the job, the key in Gods eyes is heart!
When people say your wrong, your will not succeed, you will fail, just keep straight with the Lord and He will make your righteousness shine forth as the noon day sun!