Outward Adornment
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 4:23 pm
Leviticus 19:19
‘You shall keep My statutes. You shall not let your livestock breed with another kind. You shall not sow your field with mixed seed. Nor shall a garment of mixed linen and wool come upon you.'
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)
Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 2:8-10 (NKJV)
I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
What are your thoughts on Christianity and Fashion? Seeing as the Old Testament refers to clothing, as does dress in the New Testament, I would assume its a discussion to have. Is being "up to date" in fashion prideful, or a sign of exuberant wealth that should be spent elsewhere? What are the benefits and problems with having a longing for good fashion? Is it only women who need watch what they think/do when it comes to fashion? What do you think?
‘You shall keep My statutes. You shall not let your livestock breed with another kind. You shall not sow your field with mixed seed. Nor shall a garment of mixed linen and wool come upon you.'
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)
Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 2:8-10 (NKJV)
I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
What are your thoughts on Christianity and Fashion? Seeing as the Old Testament refers to clothing, as does dress in the New Testament, I would assume its a discussion to have. Is being "up to date" in fashion prideful, or a sign of exuberant wealth that should be spent elsewhere? What are the benefits and problems with having a longing for good fashion? Is it only women who need watch what they think/do when it comes to fashion? What do you think?