He is in total darkness regarding spiritual things. Consider Paul's letter to the Corinthians. To the spiritual man the heavenly eyesalve has been applied. He discerns all spiritual things, yet he himself is discerned by no man. Spiritual anointing produces spiritual insight.
Spiritual insight produces a spiritual walk.
A spiritual walk produces a life of sacrifice to God and this type of life produces reproach from the ungodly. Next month, D.V. we shall see His love in action towards them. As we view the saints we consider ourselves.