Among the Romanists, denotes the entering into a religious order, whereby a person offers himself to God by a vow of inviolably observing obedience, chastity, and poverty. Christians are required to make a profession of their faith,
1. Boldly, Romans 1:16 .
2. Explicitly, Matthew 5:16 .
3. Constantly, Hebrews 10:23 .
4. Yet not ostnetatiously, but with humility and meekness.