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Outside the Camp
It may be that only a few have faith to obey the exhortation. Those who do will find themselves not only in a place of great blessing, but in a place where so much that is according to God's Word, can be carried out quite simply — things which would only be possible in a limited way to those who remain in the Camp. This is strikingly indicated by the writer of Hebrews, in the verses that follow in Hebrews 13.
1. For those in the outside place it is comparatively simple to wear the pilgrim character, as the writer says, "Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come" (Heb 13:14).
2. Such who are set free from the restraints of man's systems, can worship in spirit and in truth. We are thus exhorted "to offer the sacrifice of praise continually, that is the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His Name" (Heb 13:15).
3. Those in this outside place will not be indifferent to the needs of the bodies of men (Heb 13:16).
4. They will also care for souls, as we read "They watch for your souls" (Heb 13:17).
5. Set free from the hampering ritual of men they will be able to draw near to God in prayer (Heb 13:18).
6. They will be in a place where it is possible to do the will of God (Heb 13:21).
7. They will be in a place where it is possible to be well pleasing in His sight (Heb 13:21).