Bearing His Reproach Outside the Camp – Hebrews 13:13

In these things consist the first general duties of our Christian profession, which we are called and directed unto by his offering himself, and the manner of it, namely, 1. In a separation from all ways of religious worship not appointed by himself. 2. In a relinquishment of all civil and political privileges which are inconsistent with the profession of the gospel. 3. In avowing the wisdom, grace, and power of God in the cross, notwithstanding the reproaches that are cast upon it. 4. In giving up ourselves unto him in the discharge of his whole office towards the church. 5. In conformity unto him in self-denial and suffering. All which are comprised in this apostolical exhortation. And we may observe unto our own instruction. – John Owen