Hope This Helps: Outside Appearance, Index to the Mind

As you walk the path of life as a Christian, you will of course witness to others. This is either done verbally or non-verbally. Your main book of reference is the Bible. The problem arises however when you have a point, and the only way to solidify it into the mind of the receiver is to quote from the Bible. The conflict comes when the text will just not come to mind, but it on the tip of your tongue.

In regards to attire/dress, especially in women, texts such as 1 Peter 3:3-4 and 1 Timothy 2:9 have been used so often, they are now seen as clichés. Its sad that a verse from the bible can not convince individuals anymore. One has to see “THOU SHALT NOT WEAR TIGHT CLOTHING AS A CHRISTIAN” to stop displaying such a demeanor. This is a sad world.

I read those verses, and it led me to other verses in the Bible. One such verse is Isaiah 3:16-26. The Bible is not just stories, a lot of the text can be explained by reading the background of the text. You will be surprised with your findings. I can now safely say I can proof that Christians should not where make up (face paint, eyeliners, eye shadow, rings, plastic/metal bracelets etc.). Such things have been a burden of mine for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG while, but I wanted to be as convincing as possible when I present it to anyone. (NB: THIS NOTE THAT WAS NOT WRITTEN TO BE THE MOST CONVINCING, IT IS JUST TO NOTIFY OTHERS OF MY DISCOVERY). If most people read the last verse aforementioned, they might see no relevance in me stating it. Let me just say as Solomon said, “There is nothing new under the sun.” It is said that we should not judge, but ones attire helps others to make a good assumption of what your character is like. Act contrary to your attire and others will be confused.

Below I chose to leave a few words from Ellen. The quote is from the book Messages To Young People. I did not to put the pages, as they were sited from many.

“Many deceive themselves in thinking that good looks and a gay attire will gain for them consideration in the world. But the charms that consist only in the outward apparel are shallow and changeable; no dependence can be placed upon them. The adorning with Christ enjoins upon His followers will never fade. If half the time spent by the youth in making themselves attractive in outward appearances were given to soul-culture, to the inward adorning, what a difference would be seen in their deportment, words, and actions. Those who are truly seeking to follow Christ will have conscientious scruples in regard to the dress they wear; they will strive to meet the requirements of this injunction so plainly given by the Lord. The outside appearance is frequently an index to the mind, and we should be careful what signs we hang out for the world to judge of our faith. If the world introduces a modest, convenient, and healthful mode of dress, which is in accordance with the Bible, it will not change our relation to God or to the world to adopt such a style of dress. Christians should follow Christ, and conform their dress to God's word. They should shun extremes.”

Your Friend,

Ellen