Has anybody ever had somebody falsely accuse you of being or doing something? They don't always think through what they are saying when they say it. But doesn't is tear you up when you are being accused of something wrongly? 

Recently, I was told that out of all my brothers and sisters, I was the rotten apple. The one who was going to tear up our teen youth group at church. 

The person who said this to me has not apologized about this statement, and must still think it's true.

In my point of view, this is a very incorrect statement. I have strived very hard in my very short life to live differently from the way those around me have lived their lives. I have tried not to be the same as any of my brothers, sisters, or parents. For they all have decisions that they are not proud of. 

I went to public school from kindergarten until the end of my sixth grade year. I realized during that summer, that going to public school, and hanging out with the "in" group, was not doing anything good for me, and was bringing me down with my walk with Jesus Christ. As a result, I started working on my own behavior that summer. I got very involved in my youth group, and decided that being homeschooled would be the best option. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my entire life. I tried taking out all the bad things in my life.. with this, I removed most of my connections with a lot of my old friends. Keeping a very small amount of them close to me. This was another very good decision. Only hanging out with my friends from the youth group really helped me get my life back on track. 

During my seventh grade school year, I kept getting convicted with the messages about purity and preserving yourself for marriage. I pondered it, and prayed a bit about it. One night in the summer, I found myself writing out a promise to my parents, myself, God, and my future husband. Staying pure and living my life for God, promising not to drugs or alcohol, I signed that promise and I posted it behind my door, as a constant reminder to myself of the promise I made that day. This wasn't enough for me. I mean, anyone can look at at a sign on their door, and forget about it. So I started looking into promise/purity rings online. I eventually got one, and now I have that as a constant reminder too.

Everyday I try to do my best to satisfy my parents, and live for and honor them. When I am told that I am the rotten apple, this really makes me upset. Since I have tried living my life as a good example to those around me. 

After saying ALLL of that, I just wanted to leave you guys with this... The next time you go to accuse somebody of something, make sure that you are not making a mistake with who you need to be talking to.  

I am not holding anything against this person, for I still love them. But I wish they would think about what they are saying to somebody before they say it. :]