When facing opposition, Christians can learn from Nehemiah's example of staying focused on God's work. Enemies use three main tactics: distraction from your calling, public discrediting through false accusations, and deception from trusted sources. Nehemiah overcame these by checking his emotions and motives, refusing to be swayed by fear. When believers stand firm in faith rather than operating from fear, God's work gets accomplished despite opposition. The key is keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus and remembering that He has already conquered sin and death.