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is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by obazuwa: 1:16pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Pls fellow nairalanders could you pls help me with verses in the bible that condem the use of jewlery vis a vis necklace and ear rings,because i heard a pastor preaching against it this morning that the usage of the above mentioned will not make heaven,so pls help me |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by kenny888: 1:39pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
this is an interesting topic,i would want to know too bicos my pastor is always harrasing my wife for wearing necklace |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Duroe: 1:46pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
@Obazuwa. According to the teaching of the Bible, entering heaven is based purely on what Jesu Christ have done and not on what good an indidual does or how much of the law he keeps. However an individual can miss heaven by what he/she does or does not do. Not using jewelry of any sort will not make one to miss heaven. But there are instances in the scripture where jewelry became an idol to people of God and God asked them to remove them or they removed them themselves when invited by God for worship. read Exodus 33 (Israel and the goden calf), Gen 35(Jacob going to Bethel). Why there may not be a clear cut law forbidding jewelry in the new testament; it can come under the group of sins referred to as 'worldliness'. I wonder if the thief on the cross was wearing any jewelry before he was forgiven!!. I do not use jewelry with my entire household because I found no Godly purpose for it, but I am careful at condemning others if they use it because of the reason above and since I am not the one that will sit on the Great white throne to judge on the last days. However because of the propensity of becoming a source of worldliness and idol, i will counsel a heavenly minded Christian to avoid using ornament/jewelry on their body apart from 'wedding ring' 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by kenny888: 1:53pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Duroe: @Obazuwa. According to the teaching of the Bible, entering heaven is based purely on what Jesu Christ have done and not on what good an indidual does or how much of the law he keeps. However an individual can miss heaven by what he/she does or does not do. Not using jewelry of any sort will not make one to miss heaven. But there are instances in the scripture where jewelry became an idol to people of God and God asked them to remove them or they removed them themselves when invited by God for worship. read Exodus 33 (Israel and the goden calf), Gen 35(Jacob going to Bethel). Why there may not be a clear cut law forbidding jewelry in the new testament; it can come under the group of sins referred to as 'worldliness'. I wonder if the thief on the cross was wearing any jewelry before he was forgiven!!. I do not use jewelry with my entire household because I found no Godly purpose for it, but I am careful at condemning others if they use it because of the reason above and since I am not the one that will sit on the Great white throne to judge on the last days. However because of the propensity of becoming a source of worldliness and idol, i will counsel a heavenly minded Christian to avoid using ornament/jewelry on their body apart from 'wedding ring'hmmm that was a good one but dont forget that wedding ring is not biblical too 2 Likes |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Skywalker3(m): 2:13pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
that pastor doesnt understand what christianity s about. Nd that's a shame. Jesus spent his lifetime trying to teach How the love for God supersedes any law, that is why he had problems with the scribes and pharisees. If you love God, you will want to study his word everyday, pray all the time and do good. The bottom line is this; The love for God is what will take you to heaven, not some dumb law. God doesnt care if wear 50 million 'things' around your neck. 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Duroe: 2:17pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
@Kenny888. yes, Wedding ring is not in the bible but the bible is not against is either. Why because it has a purpose- 'wedding' ring. Not everything we use/do today is commanded in the scripture, but some are permissible as long as they do not contradict the scripture. Well I do not use wedding ring though. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by kenny888: 2:36pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Duroe: @Kenny888. yes, Wedding ring is not in the bible but the bible is not against is either. Why because it has a purpose- 'wedding' ring. Not everything we use/do today is commanded in the scripture, but some are permissible as long as they do not contradict the scripture.thanks but why are you not using a wedding ring?i know you can afford it,pls just let me know why 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 2:46pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
I used to think wedding ring sinful and of no purpose . Not until the day I saw a very godly looking woman ofcourse as a young man hoping to be married to a woman of virtue (if you come across one the glory of God radiates), I had started strategising on how to take her on (proposal thinz eh). Not until I looked at her finger and realized she was married. I let go that thought instantly and now taht is one good use of wedding ring and on that day I learnt not to speedily condemn things even if I was not personal disposed to using them. One more poser, were we created with clothes ? Ofcourse we were born naked so why do we wear clothes ? Cos it covers our unclothedness. Why do we wear wedding rings ? Cos it identifies to the world those that are available for proposals and those that are not. Why do females wear ear rings ? Cos the bible commands that we make a clear demarcation between a man and a woman and in the early years prior to the onset of puberty in girls the only visible sign that differentiates both sexes is the ear ring. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by kenny888: 2:53pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
you are on track |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Tgirl4real(f): 4:10pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Guitarlife: I used to think wedding ring sinful and of no purpose . Not until the day I saw a very godly looking woman ofcourse as a young man hoping to be married to a woman of virtue (if you come across one the glory of God radiates), I had started strategising on how to take her on (proposal thinz eh). Guitarlife the preacher... ![]() @ Topic, this is an example of things that fall under the non-essentials. It's your decision if you want to wear one or not. It doesn't add or take away from your spirituality. What the bible preaches is modesty. 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 6:30pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Tgirl4real:I see you . . . . . |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by OmoAlata(f): 6:56pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
My church is not against jewellery as such but if the jewellery was passed down from generation to generation, from grandma to grandma etc, it's good to research the origin of it. That's all! ![]() |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by God2man(m): 7:16pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
@ obazuwa, this is a controversial topic. Pray to God about this issue of jewellery,ring,trousers and so on. You may not get what you want on nairaland. Let God speak to you. Be sincere in your request, tell God that you want to know the acceptable standard of dressing. However, while praying, meditate on these verses: 1 Peter 3:3-4" Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and wearing of gold, or putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet, which is in the sight of God of Great price" God bless you. God2man. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 7:18pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
God is interested in our inner man not the way we dress or what we wear. An inner man aligned to the purposes of GOD will dress modestly. I see nothing wrong with ear rings or necklaces. 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 7:21pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
God2man: @ obazuwa, this is a controversial topic. Pray to God about this issue of jewellery,ring,trousers and so on. You may not get what you want on nairaland. Let God speak to you. Be sincere in your request, tell God that you want to know the acceptable standard of dressing. Peters advice was for women to pay particular attention to the development of their walk with God and not the way they appear outwardly. It all boils down to intent. If you dress to show off or cause men to stumble then that is a sin, but if you dress well and modestly , even with ear rings and necklaces there is nothing wrong. Let us not lay burdens on the shoulders of our sisters, we do not want them looking miserable. 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:08pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Omo Alata: Talking about the origin of wedding rings, this can be traced to Africa's Egypt. Africa takes the lead here and the whole world, especially christendom follows. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:12pm On Aug 17, 2012 |
Duroe: I found out a research done on the origin of wedding rings on this link. http://www.biblicalperspectives.com/books/christian_dress/4.html |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 4:34am On Aug 18, 2012 |
God2man: @ obazuwa, this is a controversial topic. Pray to God about this issue of jewellery,ring,trousers and so on. You may not get what you want on nairaland. Let God speak to you. Be sincere in your request, tell God that you want to know the acceptable standard of dressing.I have learnt alot from this section but the question is just how many are really willing to. When you wear a clothe what do you intend to achieve doing that ? Is it to adorn or to cover your unclothedness or both ? Your sincere response to this question subtly provides and insight into how to approach this issue. I speak for myself though, but I wear clothe first to cover my unclothedness and second to adorn my body. The key is purpose , you may call it motive or even intent. I'd put on a wedding ring cos I have a dimunitive stature, I don't want vulnerable sisters conjuring things whilst I am married. I'd put an ear ring on my daughter(if her mother agrees) cos I want her to understand that she is a woman and the world we live in separates women with such. One question has answered all other questions, since we were born naked, why do we need to wear clothes. I mean is it scriptural ? Why is it right to use dettol soap to bath every morning and I can't use a shampoo on my smelly hair once a while or a relaxer to make it smooth and easier to style. Thus dignifying Gods creation. Why do men even have to shave there head or beards ? Why did God ask adam to tend the garden at eden ? Wasn't all what God created perfect ? Why would the great garden of Eden need someone to trim and shave the leaves and trees ? Simple answer is God has created you and the onus is on you to take good care of that complexion and look to his glory. One last hit please, do you know how many spirit filled, fire breathing and mountain moving faithed singers or call them music ministers braid or plait there hair ? I mean men ? Pleaes make a list and tell me if your pastor here in naija walked up on a sunday on braids if you wouldn't take flight. This are some of the singers most of our spirit filled singers look up to for inspiration o. The passage you qouted also condemned plaiting of hair for women too so should women start barbing ? The letter killeth but the spirit giveth life, let us stop dividing the letter but the word. PS: This issue of dressing , discrimination and all is a total disgrace some churches will even prevent you from entering there fold cos you are dressed one kind. Pray tell, how do you suppose the harlot by the well would have been dressed ? But then Jesus looked beyond her outward appearance the truth is some of us pastors are not as deeply rooted as we claim hence we fear we may loose our footing. This is such a cowardly tactic to engage. We rather grab the bulls horn. I know pride and denial will definitely prevent some of us from learning from this post but to the few who will please pray for me too. Shalom. 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by LordReed(m): 7:10am On Aug 18, 2012 |
Mark 7 |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by eghosaobas: 10:33am On Aug 18, 2012 |
hmmmm i hear you |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 10:47am On Aug 18, 2012 |
[quote author=Lord_Reed][/quote] A very accurate analysis of the matter using scripture . Many doctrines of churches today are man imposed doctrines. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by CrazyMan(m): 10:55am On Aug 18, 2012 |
obazuwa: Pls fellow nairalanders could you pls help me with verses in the bible that condem the use of jewlery vis a vis necklace and ear rings,because i heard a pastor preaching against it this morning that the usage of the above mentioned will not make heaven,so pls help meThat pastor is a fraud and I would advise that you keep away from his church. Who is he to condem the jewlery of a woman? Or does he expect evey christian woman to look like a house maid? ![]() In Exodus 11 from verse 2 Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold. 3 And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people. Here, God clearly recomended jewles for his people because he wanted them to look like kings and queens not slaves and maids. I would conclude by saying this. Christianity is about winning souls for christ; and every true Christian must note that and avoid unnecessary debates like whether or not you should put on trousser, jewels, jeans and other wordly stuff. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by segyemaro(m): 10:59am On Aug 18, 2012 |
you did not sound crazy bicos you made sense out of nonsense |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by God2man(m): 12:27pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
@ frosbel, how do you compare the muslim way of dressing to the christian way of dressing? Although, some of them still wear trousers but they seem to look miserable. What do you think? |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 2:55pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
God2man: @ frosbel, how do you compare the muslim way of dressing to the christian way of dressing? Although, some of them still wear trousers but they seem to look miserable. What do you think?That is besides the point and I'm sorry to interrupt just couldn't hold it any longer. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by akon4u: 7:58pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
it is wrong to put on Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Genesis 35:1-4 "And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments: And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went. And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in their hand, and all their earrings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem." (Genesis 35:1-4). |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by akon4u: 8:08pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
"And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed will I give it: And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite: Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou art a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way. And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man did put on him his ornaments. For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee." (Exodus 33:1-5). |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 8:11pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
akon4u: it is wrong to put on Wearing Of NecklacesGod did not ask jacob to put away their jewelries, he asked him to put away the strange gods . Do you agree that food can even stand as a god ?. The reason why they gave him the jewelries was becos they had already turned the jewelries to gods. Just like some people today have turned their cars and house's to gods. Please learn to always meditate on Gods word before applying it cos the letter killeth o. God bless you. 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by CrazyMan(m): 8:13pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
akon4u: it is wrong to put on Wearing Of NecklacesThat doesn't prove anything because God didn't specifically ask them to drop their jewels. He told them to get rid of their strange gods. The earrings they surrendered was done not because it wrong to wear it, but because they wanted a fresh start with God. Can you honestly tell me that the children of isreal never wore earrings after that passage. Finally, I would advise that whenever you read your bible, pray too God for proper understanding. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by Nobody: 8:16pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
CrazyMan: Thank You. Why people want to bind burdens upon the heart of men is beyond me. If we are led by the Spirit we will dress modestly. "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. " - Philippians 4:5 1 Like |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by donkarly(m): 10:06pm On Aug 18, 2012 |
CrazyMan:ofcourse they did.gen 41:42 says that pharoah took off his ring n gold chain n put them on joseph's hand n about his neck.in exodus 12:35,the children of isreal borrowed jewels of silver n gold from the egyptians because God didnt want them to leave empty handed.in numbers 31:50,the people of God offered unto Him bracelets,rings,earings etc.job was given earrings of gold by his sisters n brethren.belshazzar commanded n a chain of gold was put about daniel's neck.by my little understanding of the bible i believe its wrong to say one will not make heaven because she uses those.. |
Re: is The Wearing Of Necklaces And Ear Rings Scriptural In The Bible? by CrazyMan(m): 1:50am On Aug 21, 2012 |
donkarly:Thanks |
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