A Christian should be a complement to the kingdom of God in every aspect of life (2 Cor. 3:2-3). Maintaining a clean, neat, modest, and appropriate appearance is a responsibility. To neglect how you look can diminish your total effectiveness since Scripture describes your body as the dwelling place of
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Clothing – Garments In Bible Times
In Bible times, the texture of a garment was a sign of wealth. The Isrealites, however, did weave coloured threads – including gold thread – into the fabrics of special garments
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Before their disobedience in the garden, Adam and Eve “were both naked… and were not ashamed,” but afterward they were afraid. Their sense of shame and fear is at the core of modesty – the need to cover our bodies. In His grace God provided clothing for the first couple,
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A gracious spirit enhances a woman’s demeanour, while a selfish heart tarnishes her appearance and limits her effectiveness. The word “gracious” is used to describe God Himself (Ex. 34:6, Neh. 9:17; Ps 111:4). Abigail was a gracious woman. She realised and accepted her husband’s weak habits (1 Sam. 25:23-31). She
Continue ReadingBeauty – More Than An Appealing Face
The Bible has a great deal to say about both inner and outer beauty. Many women in the Bible are noted for their lovely appearance, such as Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Abigail, Bathsheba, and Esther (Gen. 12:11; 24:16; 29:17; 1 Sam. 25:3; 2 Sam. 11:2; Esth. 2:7). Queen Esther had a
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