(3) God moved on His people to dedicate to His service the jewelry they acquired (Exodus 35:22; Numbers 31:50-54). Other people know us by our fruit (Matthew 7:16-20), which means our entire lifestyle, including actions and appearance. According to the holy magic hair doctrine, if a woman cuts her hair, she loses her identity as an "apostolic woman," loses authority in the spiritual realm, and puts herself and her family at risk. The high priests use of precious stones had a similar function, with the added dimension of worship (Exodus 28:17-38). Why will they be part of the New Jerusalem? This objection misses the whole point of our refusal to wear gold and jewelry. (Matthew 5:16). It is as though she has shaven (cut) her hair. . True adornment in the sight of God and godly men is holiness of spirit, not physical beauty. . But if she has long (uncut) hair, it is a glory to her. The money saved can be used in many more beneficial ways: for necessities, for less fortunate people, and for the church. They base this teaching on a literal interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, which includes admonitions such as "every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head" and "if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? The perfume boxes, purses, and mirrors were usually worn on the body as ornamentation. . Also, societys acceptance does not change all the spiritual reasoning we have discussed. .Certain men wore a ring on their right hand, or suspended by a cord or chain around the neck. And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man did put on him his ornaments. From that time forward, immodest exposure of the body has often resulted in sin. (6) Long hair is a shame for a man but is a womans glory. .Such tendencies to ostentatious adornment must be resisted by Christian women, and the same applies to the use of jewelry and costly clothing. They often braided into their hair strands of pearls and silk cords with gold coins attached. Be not conformed to this world (Romans 12:2). The Bible teaches that gray hair is a crown of glory and a mark of beauty or splendor (Proverbs 16:31; 20:29), yet many people with a false sense of values try to change it. By her actions and looks she manifests pride, vanity, and a desire to be seen and noticed. This is precisely the development God sought to pre-vent when He instituted Deuteronomy 22:5. Even if I Peter 3:3 were only a prohibition on the use of certain things for adornment, it would permit functional use of clothing and gold metal but still forbid the use of gold jewelry. "Kome" is the Greek noun translated "hair" in the phrase "for her hair is given her for a covering" (v. 15). At least part of our daily attire must be exclusively associated with our gender, providing an unmistakable visual identification at first impression. The key to interpreting this chapter is to realize that Christs death abolished the ceremonial law, but not the moral law (Colossians 2:16-17); Gods moral law stands forever. First, some have understood the entire passage to refer directly to hair. Even if this objection were valid, why was it detestable for a soldier to wear feminine attire? Judahs signet and bracelet was actually a seal with its cord (Genesis 38:18, NKJV and NIV). Finally, the heart must be modest and motives pure. Women should not cut their hair. The New Testament affirms that effeminate men will not inherit the kingdom of God (I Corinthians 6:9-10). Some minor aspects of ornamentation are allowable since they do not highlight sexuality (as makeup does) or extravagance (as jewelry does), are not condemned by Scripture (as both makeup and jewelry are), and are considered standard attire. In most cases, women must wear full length skirts or dresses at all times. We basically presented this point of view in In Search of Holiness. The woman who wears these things emphasizes physical sex appeal towards men to whom she is not married. (2) Crowns, chains, and bands (KJV bracelet) were used to signify royalty or high official position (Genesis 41:42; II Samuel 1:10; Daniel 5:29). Apostolic Pentecostals historically have taught that women should not cut their hair, and that men should keep their hair cut short. Dell Markey is a full-time journalist. Despite innocent motives, if ones actions violate Gods will and create spiritual problems for self or others, then those actions are wrong. I dont know about you, but I do not want to be seen in the eyes of man, let alone God, as one that is opposed to modesty and purity. Otherwise, if society condoned total nudity, Christians could walk around nude. (1847; rpt. Christians are called to live a life holy and acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1). It is the neuter form of aischros which is translated filthy. In W.E. The same implication appears in I Timothy 2:9-12. Makeup still highlights lust, sensuality, vanity, and pride as much as it ever did. * Pants are made in womens styles today, so they do not violate Deuteronomy 22:5. Even if we accepted this objection, it would not permit women to wear many things that they do such as mens jeans and military fatigues. Reasonable guidelines, then, would be womens dresses over the knee and sleeves to the elbow. Should we take the teachings of Jesus more seriously than those of Paul? Can it be she subconsciously invites a proposition to sin? The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a womans garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God (Deuteronomy 22:5). (6) When godly people used jewelry, there was usually an important functional value other than adornment. We reject extreme luxury and ostentation in all areas of life. Furthermore, the ways in which womens pants are distinguished from mens pants are very minor. Some Pentecostal denominations, often referred to as Apostolic Pentecostals, Oneness Pentecostals or Jesus-Only Pentecostals, take the encouragement to dress modestly a bit further, specifying how their members are to dress and wear their hair. What is wrong with the way God made us? (e) a soldier. (4) Heavy use of jewelry seems to have been primarily associated with heathen peoples (Numbers 31:50-54; Judges 8:24-27). If Paul found immodest clothing in an age characterized by greater modesty of dress than our own, certainly he would consider many styles of clothing today to be immodest. To some degree modesty is culturally relative. .but to maintain the sanctity of that distinction of the sexes which was established by the creation of man and woman. They make a woman feel powerful because she can at-tract lustful attention. God does not want Christians to live in slavish conformity to worldly fashions and thus to identify with worldliness. The Christian must discipline the flesh, subdue its desires, and turn the spotlight away from it. 3:1-11; 3:12-13; Titus 1:6-9). Hair adornments such as barrettes and hair pins are typically expected to be simple and functional. .A woman sets herself up for falling into sin when she chooses hair styles and clothes that are sensual. Therefore I desire 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 cost-ly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works (I Timothy 2:8-10, NKJV). Through the Holy Spirit, we have power to live a holy life in a way that Old Testament saints did not. (3) It is a sign to angels of the Christian womans obedience to God. In this section, let us assume they are correct. The Lord pronounced judgment upon the proud, haughty, vain women of Jerusalem who gloried in their ornamentation. .Paul leaves no doubt as to what he means, by adding a list of prohibitions relating to outward adornment. When they do wear dresses, they often do not know how to act with modesty, grace, and femininity. If. * As the preceding discussion indicates, our dress is an important statement to God. What is considered immodest? * The Bible speaks favorably of perfume in the Song of Solomon. This is a devious interpretation, for it adds words to the Bible, twisting them to mean the opposite of what they literally say. 7 Dress, The Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary, Merrill Tenney (ed.) Perfect for both guys and girls! Official Yapa238 Merch T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/YapaTees Hats: http://bit.ly/YapaHats Watches: http://bit.ly/YapaWatches Sunglasses: http://bit.ly/YapaSunglasses Ties: http://bit.ly/YapaTies Connect with Yapa238 Here! No matter how much society changes, we must seek to please God rather than man. They received jewels of silver and gold from the Egyptians (Exodus 11:2). . Whether youre studying times tables or applying to college, Classroom has the answers. Verse. . The Bible addresses areas of lifestyle such as immodesty of dress, facial makeup, ornamental jewelry, women cutting their hair, and men having long hair (I Timothy 2:9-10; I Peter 3:1-5; I Corinthians 11:1-16). We desire to make a consecration to God in this area, after Old Testament examples. This is a very common question that I get and along with why dont you ever wear pants? or why dont you wear jewelry?. The teaching on head coverings ( 1 Cor 11:3-16) is sandwiched in between two contrasting statements. Certainly a Christian woman should seek to be attractive in both appearance and personality. According to Strongs Exhaustive Concordance, in none of these places is it translated as soldier in English. 16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. Jewelry, makeup, and very expensive clothing are poor investments. Her many lovers gave her bracelets and crowns, but God warned that all her jewels would be stripped away in judgment (Ezekiel 23:26, 42). 14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? If for her husband, he should be more interested in her inner beauty, and any physical display should be in private for his eyes only. If so, we could delete I Timothy 2:9 from the Bible as irrelevant. An Apostolic Pentecostal woman of African descent will learn to do her hair differently from a white, Hispanic, or Asian Apostolic Pentecostal woman. Here are some questions to consider in making this evaluation: *What is my motive for wearing it? We can try to be attractive in these areas, but even here we must take care not to be too elaborate and showy, for both Paul and Peter warned against extravagant hair arrangement and clothing. With this in mind, it is easy to see how long hair on a woman fulfills all the objectives described above. Well, I am glad you asked! In verse 2 Paul says "I praise you" followed by teaching on head coverings. Like the signet, they conveyed legal authority. Apparently gaudy and showy adornment is viewed as contrary to the spirit of self-effacement and modesty toward husbands. What kind of witness am I to a world that is lost and dying? There was no need for false modes-ty between husband and wife, for they were one flesh. The immoral woman in Proverbs 7:10 wore the attire of a harlot. * Deuteronomy 22:5 was only given to oppose cultic transvestitism (transvestite behavior associated with pagan worship). If so, that hardly commends the practice to us today. The visual counterpart to this is not to apply colored makeup, but to wash and cleanse the skin, using water, soap, oil, and other cleansing preparations. This gives us a good idea as to what God would regard as the minimum standard of modesty, regardless of culture. Hair. I Timothy 2:9 and I Peter 3:3 stand in direct opposition to gold, silver, and precious stones for personal ornamentation; apparently they are always excessive in appearance and cost. It does not imply that wrath and doubting are permissible if the men have holy hands too. When Judahs daughter-in-law seduced him, she took off her widows garments and put on prostitutes garb (Genesis 38:14-19). What is wrong with the beauty that emanates from within? I was shocked at the subtle change in their conduct and the con-duct of men towards them. If we interpret I Peter 3:3 to refer to all hair arrangements, all wearing of gold, and all wearing of clothing, then obviously it is not an absolute prohibition. When he isn't writing business spotlights for local community papers, he writes and has owned and operated a small business. (2) It enunciates the principle. . ), The Pulpit Commentary, V, 355. This post is about something vital to Pentecostal girls across the world. Apostolic Pentecostals cite 1 Corinthians 11:14 to teach that nature itself teaches that men should not wear their hair long. In Isaiah 47:2-3 God considered baring the leg and uncovering the thigh to be shameful exposure of nakedness. However, many people use even wedding rings to satisfy their desire for expensive, showy ornamentation. The Bible contains a number of examples that illustrate the problems we have discussed. Men and women wore different types of robes and headgear, and women wore veils. The movie producers in Hollywood, the fashion designers in Paris, and the advertising agencies on Madison Avenue in New York will tell us that beauty comes from sex appeal, bottles, tubes, potions, colors, dyes, and the latest fashions, but why should Christians believe this satanic deception? Day 10: Apostolic Beliefs: Our Crowning Glory! Even so, it would prohibit the use of such things for adornment and show. The Christian Post: More Than 1 in 4 Christians are Pentecostal, Charismatic. We can give many specific examples. The adulterous woman in Ezekiel 23:40 also allured her lovers by ornaments. Rather, He wants Christians to be identified clearly as such even in outward appearance. Adult Apostolic Pentecostal women often wear their hair up in a bun, but there is no requirement to do so. We are called to Let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father which is in heaven. According to Paul and Peter, a woman develops her beauty by concentrating on spiritual values. Ke. When they captured it in war, he fashioned it into a gold ephod (sacred garment) to which they offered idolatrous worship. I know that some of you are like well this is one passage and whats it matter if my cut hair brings me to shame. Verse 5, however, is manifestly part of the moral law: (1) God designed it to prevent certain moral evils such as blurring of sexual roles and homosexuality. Does Paul teach that we can achieve moral perfection in this life? In cold weather, women can dress as warmly as men by using hose, stockings, leotards, long skirts, or leg warmers. 13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? Immodesty of dress, jewelry, and makeup teach false values to the entire society. . Do not let your beauty be that out-ward adorning of arranging the hair, of wearing gold, or of putting on fine apparel; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. Again, in Hosea 2:13, God likened His unfaithful people to an adulterous woman who wore jewelry: She decked herself with her earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith the LORD.. The Bible also shows that certain types of clothing can be particularly associated with adulterous behavior. The effects on the wearer and the observer are still as powerful as ever. If these do not apply, why should the prohibition of verse 5? (5) The few passages that do mention jewelry in a favorable light are symbolic of blessings or spiritual treasures and do not endorse personal ornamentation (Proverbs 1:9; 25:12; Song of Solomon 5:14-15; Ezekiel 16:11-13; Malachi 3:17). . Cutting the hair off symbolized disgrace, mourning, and glory departed. And when you are plundered, What will you do? .was unnatural, and therefore an abomination in the sight of God.5 The Wycliffe Bible Commentary notes, The distinction between man and woman should not be blurred by the ones appropriating the characteristic articles of the other (Deuteronomy 22:5). To implement the purpose behind modest dress, the body should basically be covered, except for those parts which we must use openly for normal living. Women should not wear attire that is distinctively male, which for Western clothing means trousers, slacks, or pants. If Christians follow worldly fashions, they will often identify themselves with ungodliness. If we are to apply its teaching properly in our day, we must understand some of the underlying reasoning. When Jezebel tried to seduce Jehu, she tired her head (II Kings 9:30) or adorned her head (NKJV). Sproul explains that the writings of the Apostles bear the authority of the Lord who commissioned them. It goes on to say that a womans hair is given to her for a covering. Standard. Since man does look on the outward appearance, it is important for Christians to display godliness in outward appearance. * If Christians should not wear gold and jewels, why did God make them? I Corinthians 11: Long Hair as a Covering. We would be happy to answer any questions you have. The word shamefaced-ness (KJV) or propriety (NKJV) comes from the Greek word aidos. . The inspired writings of Paul and Peter supersede any contrary examples from the Old Testament. : By the author, 1976), p. 27. What is wrong with the complexion and hair we inherited? If we are with someone who thinks we are bold, humorous, brilliant, or seductive, we tend to act in accordance with those expectations. Using a pleasant smell is the same as using a pleasant color in makeup. This objection ignores the evidence of Scripture itself. Likewise, swimming in mixed company is immodest. * The Christian is to be content with the way God has made him and the position in which he finds himself. Sproul. This included jewelry and cosmetics, which ancient royal courts used. Those articles of clothing which are one step away from nuditysuch as bikinis, miniskirts, shorts, and halter topsmust be considered immodest. Solomon warned young men to avoid the immoral woman, who would use painted eyelids as one of her seductive techniques. There seems to be no clear way to distinguish a finger ring from an earring, a nose ring, or a bracelet. The material is copyrighted and should not be repainted under any other name or author. We can give many examples: dress and hairstyle of hippies in the 1960s, Mao suits of the Communist Chinese, use of uniforms by many organizations, business clothes, clothing of ethnic groups, similarity of dress among teenagers, dress of rock stars and fans, styles worn by homosexuals, clothing worn by prostitutes, and fads and fashions in general. Whatever tends to obliterate the distinction between the sexes tends to licentiousness; and that the one sex should assume the dress of the other has always been regarded as unnatural and indecent.18. Both psychology and common experience tell us that the male sex drive is often triggered by visual stimuli alone. ), The Pulpit Commentary clearly states the teachings of Deuteronomy 22:5 and dispels the foregoing objections: That which pertaineth to a man; literally, the apparatus of a man, (including, not dress merely, but implements, tools, weapons, and utensils). However, gold earrings, nose rings, necklaces, and so on can have no function other than adornment. Now I know that some of you think I am taking my liberty here with the meaning of shorn. Here are two of my super quick go-to/easy top buns for everyday wear or when I'm running late for church. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. Conduct, gestures, gait, body language, and speech must be modest. Men should not wear attire that is distinctively female, which for Western clothing means dresses and skirts. Using this objection, we could condone these practices today. I get a 5 o'clock shadow at 11. She becomes aware of her sexual power and often delights to influence men by it. .How you dress does affect how you feel! A passage that mentions hair length in the New Testament is 1 Corinthians 11:3-15. It could only be due to the larger principle of sex distinction in dress. I happen to have very sensitive skin with heavy facial hair. Some of them, such as the articles of clothing, can be used innocently, but in this case they too were worn with ostentation and pride. These passages, then, reject very elaborate hair arrangements as well as the use of ornaments in the hair. My hope for those of you reading this article who question why Apostolic women dont cut their hair is that it helps you understand we are doing as a sign of obedience to our miraculous God. They generally don't watch TV or movies . 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Regardless of how old we are, we never stop learning. Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, making a jingling with their feet, therefore the Lord will strike with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will uncover their secret parts. We are to abstain from all appearance of evil (I Thessalonians 5:22). Dress, The Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary, p. 227. 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NLT) "Don't be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. * The Old Testament descriptions of wicked women who wore makeup also describe those women doing accept able things such as washing with water and wearing colored clothing. Many acceptable things can be done by an evil person or can become evil only because of an evil motive. Answer. . She herself may be affected by what she wears. When we take Peters advice and look at the holy women of the Old Testament, we find that women should not wear clothing pertaining to men, and vice versa (Deuteronomy 22:5). They will affect how she feels, and she wont want to resist temptation.. The other things are all mentioned favorably in other passages of Scripture, but makeup is not. (See NKJV, NIV.) But if you go back to the original text the word used is the Greek word keiro. They make a woman proud of her own appearance. Obviously not. And when Jehu had come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she put paint on her eyes and adorned her head, and looked through a window (II Kings 9:30, NKJV). It is as though she has shaven (cut) her hair. And every woman who prays or prophesies with no covering of hair on her head dishonors her headshe is just like one of the shorn women. If a woman has no covering, let her be for now with short hair, but since it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair shorn or shaved, she should grow it again. * Jewelry and makeup reflect a false set of values. Note that there may be other secondary reasons why women . Some say out-ward appearance is irrelevant because, Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart (I Samuel 16:7). Many women do not fully realize how visually oriented the male is. To be modest means to be decent, chaste, proper, un-pretentious and pure, with particular reference to dress, speech, conduct and deportment. There is no reference . . . If for God, it does not impress Him at all. We recognize gems and metals as beautiful things created by God for our visual pleasure and for many practical uses. Women who wear immodest clothing and adorn themselves sensually are actually placing temptation before men. If I am showing myself as opposed to that by cutting my hair then I am failing to be the Christian I am called to be. Homosexuality and prostitution were associated with pagan religions of that day, but was that the only reason God condemned those practices? Would He spend His time and money in this fashion? Wight, p. 97. Other translations of this verse elaborate upon its meaning: Do not live according to the fashions of the times (Norlie). A preoccupation with outward adorning invests time and energy in something that simply is not profitable. to wife, a husband, Proverbs 6:34. . . *How do others view it? .This is, I believe, an important reason for a woman to dress modestlynot only for the sake of those who might be tempted to sin, but for her own sake. If we take I Timothy 2:9 seriously, we must agree that some clothing is immodest. . Does God really care about our hair? * Our culture now accepts the use of makeup; the negative connotations of makeup no longer exist. Perhaps society does not associate makeup with harlotry as it used to, but does this mean God no longer thinks of those associations? Arguably, they could have a functional use far more significant than any ornamental use. (3) The verse itself says those who do the prohibited acts are abomination to the LORD thy God, which means something God detests or hates. 7Nelsons Expository Dictionary of the Old Testament, Merrill Unger and William White (eds.) And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by the mount Horeb (Exodus 33:4-6). (b) opp. . Why evaluate self-worth by physical appearance? Some things classified as jewelry actually have a valid purpose other than adornment, such as watches. Are these laws void? Pentecostal Christianity has more than 700 denominations. Do I wear it out f pride, show, a desire to be noticed, a desire to provoke envy? They sit, recline, and prop their legs up in masculine ways. .and the use of ornaments may possibly have been involved in the custom.3. God gave them a sense of shame so they would cover their bodies, thereby minimizing temptation for sexual sin in the future. Spence and Exell (eds. Women are not permitted to wear pants to Kingdom Halls or services as part of the Jehovah's Witnesses. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright APOSTOLIC INFORMATION SERVICE, Scriptural Teaching on Adornment and Dress, Scriptural Teaching on Adornment and Dress | Apostolic Information Service, Secret to Church Growth by Tim Massengale, Church Growth Must be Intentional by Tim Massengale, Faith Goal Setting Only Works When You Do It By Tim Massengale, Home Bible Study Success By Tim Massengale, Relationship Evangelism by Tim Massengale, Key Elements of Church Growth by Tim Massengale. However, this material may freely be used for personal study or purposes. After they sinned, however, they recognized that whole-some, God-given sexuality had the capacity for evil. Jesus taught that people could not alter the color of their hair (Matthew 5:36), yet many people today try to prove Him wrong. In this light Elizabeth Rice Handford, wife of an independent Baptist pastor, has asked, Why does a woman insist on wearing short skirts, tight knits, low necklines, and seem oblivious to the stress she puts on others? 20Dress and Ornaments, The Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible (Nashville: Abingdon, 1962), I, 871. No Jewelry4.) Perfume has always been considered part of a chaste, modest womans attire in a way that makeup has not. To be modest, shame-faced, and sober is the opposite of wearing gold, pearls, elaborately ornamented hair, and costly clothing. Apostolic Pentecostals generally discourage women from wearing any form of cosmetics, especially colored makeup. Both toleration and caution are necessary in this area. (3) We do not wish to give others an excuse to wear showy rings primarily for the sake of adornment. My study on the subject started in late 1993 and began as a personal . As a sign of their humility, repentance, and consecration , God ordered them to take off these badges of vanity, pride, and lust. Who says a woman is dull and drab unless she wears makeup and jewelry? R.C. Many modern Christians ignore Paul's teaching on . Why base our identity on the outward man?
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