Hostility on their part does not constitute empathy on our part. Ours is to stand up for righteousness and the word of God, including paying heed to our prophets and apostles as the Lord as directed.
If we receive the Lord's servants, we then receive him, and if we receive the Lord, we also receive He who sent Him into the world. It's in the book!
Speaking of "It's in the Book, please listen to this: