In a time when “being canceled” is one of our greatest fears, thinking Biblically about reputation as a category is a very productive exercise. But when we turn to the Bible, there’s a prima facie tension about reputation. On the one hand, we’re told to rejoice when we are reviled; on the other, we’re told to have a sterling image for the sake of the Gospel. Derek, Alastair, and Matt dive into this conundrum and work it out in dialogue. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps:A Taylor Swift Reference [0:00]Challenging New Testament Passages [1:54]The Third Commandment [4:30]Tension & Calumny [7:17]Which Community [14:13]Time, Reversal, & Vindication [21:18]When to Defend Yourself [26:39]Letting the World Set the Standard [32:15]Judgment Calls [42:48]