Christian Modesty and Adornment: Foundational Beliefs #15
Summary
The Symbols for Object Lessons server explores the biblical call to sanctification through modest dress and conduct. This announcement examines the importance of simplicity, the distinction between genders, and the rejection of worldly adornments like jewelry and tattoos. By focusing on inner character rather than outward appearance, the community seeks to align their lives with the teachings of Scripture and attract others to Jesus.
The Christian is called unto sanctification and their life should be characterized by carefulness in conduct and in modesty and simplicity in dress.
There should be a plain distinction between the dress of men and women. He or she is to refrain from any attire that is out of keeping with the Biblical rule of modesty, and from the wearing of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, colorful cosmetics, and any form of adornment that draws attention to themselves. Their influence is to come from the inner adornment of a character that will attract others to Jesus.
(2 Kings 9:30; Jeremiah 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:3,7; 1 Thessalonians 5:23;
1 Peter 2:21; 1 Peter 3:3-5,15; Isaiah 3:16-24; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Timothy 2:9,10; Deuteronomy 22:5
Also cover Matthew 6:2
Luke 12:23
I wish we can cover this as well
Contentfulness and modesty? Yes, yes, yes!!
Exodus 20:17
I meant "the body is more than raiment." So more focus on health, then on outside looks, because health bring naturally outside looks.
Amen - when we look in the passage of Isaiah, most of the apparel spoken about involve piercings. It is 100% about health, but it is also defeating the temptation from Satan of that horrible falsehood: that we can beautify our bodies even further than what God designed us for.
Tattoos of any kind (removable and permanent) are sin.
Leviticus 19:28
The removable form of tattoos is just a temptation for you to get a permanent one (which uses ink and needle).
Basic drawing with a pen on your hand or body is fine, since you are not cutting the flesh for the dead.
