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TOPIC: THE
USE OF ORNAMENTS IS TOTALLY PROHIBITED FOR THE GODLY. SUNDAY JULY 23
TEXT: Revelation 17:1-4
KEY VERSE: 1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel,
with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or
costly array.
Today’s
topic focuses on the prohibition of the use of any kind of ornaments by the
children of God for bodily adornment. These are satanic properties and are
unfit for a true believer whose life is totally dedicated to God and sanctified
for His holy use.
1.
Gold. The use of gold
is prohibited in bodily adornment among true and holy Christians. Gold as an
element in creation is not forbidden for appropriate uses. But gold or jewel
fashioned into items of bodily ornamentation is prohibited by God. Unbelievers
use this freely in their pride of life, show of beauty and greatness. The use
of this in bodily adornment has connection to idolatry. But believers must
avoid the use of gold or jewelry in their dressing.
Numbers 31:50, 51 We have therefore brought an oblation
for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and
bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls
before the LORD. And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, even
all wrought jewels.
Gold in 1 Timothy 2:9 is the same thing as
jewelry and is a compound word for items of ornamentation as seen in the
passage above. These include: earrings, bracelets, chains, necklace, and rings.
Beads and shining stones on clothes which make cloth glittering also belong to
the family of jewelry. The scripture shows that harlots adorn themselves this
way for their business. Believers must avoid shinning stones in their clothes
and beads in their adornment.
Be informed that the use of wedding or marital
ring came from the tradition of men, not the word of God and it makes the user
unholy and damnable. Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through
philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of
the world, and not after Christ.
2. Pearls. These are precious substances used by some high
standing women for show of wealth and beauty. Believers don't use them.
3. Costly Array/ Wearing of Apparel. This speaks of
the display of clothing by some women who desire to supersede others for
self-glory and the praise of men. The believer must avoid high-heeled shoes and
use of costly wristwatches with golden chains for human recognition.
Thought for the
day: Do not follow the tradition of men. Live by
the infallible Word of God.
Song for the day:
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.
Bible reading
for the day: Psalm 36-37; Acts 23:1-11
#horemow.
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