Outward adorning
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1. Brother, am I wrong to wear earrings, bracelets, necklaces and
other jewelry? |
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Yes,
sister in the Lord, you are wrong, because the Word of God forbids the women
who profess godliness to wear such things. For the apostle Paul says: “I
desire therefore that …. The women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with
propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly
clothing” (1 Timothy 2:8,9 – NKJV), and Peter says: “Your beauty should not
come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold
jewelry and fine clothes” (1 Peter 3:3 – NIV). |
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Sister,
you must understand that all these jewelry make the woman attractive,
seductive and haughty, and you as a daughter of God must not be attractive
nor seductive nor haughty. Do you want to attract men’s attention? Do you
want to be haughty? I don’t think, if your really love the Lord. |
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Therefore,
take off your useless ornaments and throw them away. Do not hesitate to do
it, do it immediately and you will be blessed. I remind you that Sarah, whose
daughter you are, did not wear any jewelry because she feared God (1 Peter
3:5). |