Defensive?

Have you ever tried to deal with someone who is defensive? Their determination to justify themselves prevents them from learning or even hearing you. Have you ever been defensive yourself? Can you see how this same effect worked in you at that time? My word does not speak favorably of those who sought to justify themselves. You have no need to do this. I have already justified you in the sense of redemption, and there is no reason for you to be defensive with me. That would interfere with the work I am doing in your life. I call you to lay down your life and pick up your cross and follow me. You have no need to prove that you are right.