“And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.” Isaiah 4:1
It is similar in our day. We have people, who want to cover up their reproach and take on the name Christian, or even worse, take on the name of the Lord, but never surrender to the Lord. The only thing that can ever take away a man’s reproach is the blood of Jesus Christ.
“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.” (Luke 6:22)
Strong faithful believers never have a difficult time staying separate from the world, for the world excludes them from joining them.
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” Jn 1:17
Man, given the choice, will preach the law, try to keep the law and even add some more laws. This is an outright reproach and insult to Jesus Christ who gives grace.
