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Category Archives: Clothing
Peace Series: Let The Peace of God Rule
“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Colossians 3:14-15). Three things … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Clothing, Fellowship, God`s word, Love, Peace, Textual study, Thanksgiving, Word Study
Tagged alan adams illustration, Appreciation, belt, bond of perfection, bond of unity, brabeuo, Colossians 3:14-15, compliment, dealing with issues, girdle, john kachelman jr, let the peace of God rule, love, mark twain, peace, peace of God, peace series, thanks, the gospel of peace, the word of God, umpire
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Are You Dressed For War? (Spiritual Armor)
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil… Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having … Continue reading
Posted in be ready, christian growth, Clothing, Faith, God`s word, Holy Spirit, Hope, Love, Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:8, adam clark, andrew connally, bring this back or be brought back on it, christian armor, christian soldier, christian warfare, christian's depicted as soldiers, clothed armor of God, david lipscomb, do not cast away confidence, do not cast away shield, dressed for war, Ephesians 6:14-18, faith, feet shod not seats padded, feet shoe with preparation of gospel of peace, foy wallace jr., gary fallis, germany, girded with truth, hope, lacedemonia, prayer, quence fiery darts of wicked one, robert milligan, roman long sword, roman short sword, spiritual war, tacitus, the belt of truth, the breastplate of faith and love, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the helmet of the hope of salvation, the shield of faith, the sword of the spirit, the word of God, w.t. hamilton
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In The News: No More Leggings
It is not every day that the news media reports on what a religious blogger has written. However, twenty-five year old Veronica Partridge of Oregon has gained the attention of the news media, both in the United States and Europe. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Ethics, Word Study
Tagged 1 Timothy 2, discreet, ethics, exciting lust, Exodus 20, Exodus 28, Genesis 3, Genesis 38, in the news, leggings, lust, media fodder, moderation, modest dress, modesty, propriety, public clothing, regard for others, self control, shamefacedness, sobriety, veronica partridge, yoga pants
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Ethics: Modesty
As Christians, we should want to dress and conduct ourselves in a manner which professes godliness (1 Timothy 2:10). We should want to present ourselves in a manner which glorifies God (Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 10:31). We should not … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, culture, dance, Ethics, Temptation
Tagged 1 Timothy 2, clothes, dance, discreet, ethics, Galatians 5, lasciviousness, lewdness, mary quant, mini skirts, moderation, modest, modest dress, modesty, nakedness, nudity, prom, propriety, self control, senuality, shamefacedness, sobriety
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The Veil, Long Hair, and the Red Purse
Years ago, Roy Deaver wrote, “If the time ever comes when all impure women of Ft. Worth identify themselves by carrying a red purse on their right arm, I would argue strongly— in light of 1 Cor. 11:2-16—that it would … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, culture, Textual study, Women's roles, Word Study
Tagged 1 Corinthians 11, culture, long hair, red purse, veil, Women's roles
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Preparing To Worship
When you come to the worship assembly, what preparations have you made? What thought and meditation have you given to what you are about to do? What is your attitude? Where is your mind? What is your spiritual condition? Moses … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, preparation, worship
Tagged clothing in worship, fanny crosby, preparation, song to God be the glory, worship
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