Thematic Bible: Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Thematic Bible
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, These are the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land.
And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?
Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.