
Despised by people, accepted by God
Matthew looked around. He knew that others judged him. Nobody told him anything openly but he knew it. Nobody smiled at him, people just turned away from him. And if somebody dared to look at him, it was obvious how much they despised him. Yuck. As if he was some kind of dirt. Matthew put on a brave face. They are nasty to him so will he.

Why did people despise Matthew?
He was stupid
He cheated and stole
He was a traitor
He had been bad since he was born
He was disabled
He killed a man
He was homeless