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however. The scriptures reveal that the early saints had a very high reputation with
those they dwelt among. They also reveal that such a reputation was desirable.

Acts 5:13-14
But none of the rest dared to associate with them; however, the people
held them in high esteem. And all the more believers in the Lord,
multitudes of men and women, were constantly added to their
number...
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I Timothy 3:7
And he [an overseer] must have a good reputation with those outside
the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the
devil.
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There are numerous scriptures that speak of the necessity of maintaining a good
reputation. If people speak ill of us, they should do so without any justification that
they might in time be put to shame for speaking evil of what is good.

A marvelous thing is occurring in the hour in which we live. A remnant of women are
hearing and heeding the call to come out of the ways and patterns of the world and
of a worldly church and to adorn themselves with that which is highly valued in
God’s sight. They are putting on the imperishable qualities that never decay and will
never be out of fashion in the Kingdom of God.

There is an exceedingly high calling for women. This book will explore this calling.
It will seek to portray faithfully an image that originates in the mind of Christ. This
image is not popular today, nor is it likely to find approval with the majority of
women in or out of the church. But there is a remnant who will heed the call and who
will recognize the voice of their loving Shepherd. It is for these that this book is
written.

The path and calling spoken of here will present great challenges. Certainly there are
obstacles and objections that must be overcome. Fears will have to be faced and
conquered. A life of faith will have to be embraced, but the prize before the woman
who overcomes self, Satan, and the world is beyond comparing with the temporary,
light afflictions to be encountered. Those who prevail will be worthy to be called
“Sarah’s children.”