The Richness of the Reproach of Christ – Hebrews 11:24-26

Let the things of this world be increased and multiplied into the greatest measures and degrees imaginable, it alters not their kind.—They are temporary, fading, and perishing still; such as will stand men in no stead on their greatest occasions, nor with respect unto eternity. Now, these things were not considered by Moses in the notion of them, but he saw them daily exemplified before his face. He saw “the treasures of Egypt,” with the state, glory, gallantry, and power of the court, by whom they were enjoyed, and what supply they had for all their lusts and desires. And he saw the poor, oppressed, scorned people of God, in their bearing “the reproach of Christ.” Yet in this present view of them, when it most highly affected him, he did in his mind, judgment, and resolution, prefer the latter before the former, so as to choose it and embrace it. This is that which faith will effect. Let us go and do likewise. – John Owen