These are some final thoughts for whatever they are worth. But, I'm done with this conversation as It's not progressing. It's just repetitive at this point.
In
1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Paul discusses head covering, emphasizing obedience to God's Word over human traditions or instincts.
Key Verses:
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1 Corinthians 11:2: "Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you."
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1 Corinthians 11:16: "But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God."
Paul teaches that head covering is:
*Symbolic: Representing spiritual authority and submission (
1 Corinthians 11:3-10).
*Universal: Applying to all believers, regardless of cultural context (
1 Corinthians 11:2, 16).
*Divine: Based on God's created order, not human tradition (
1 Corinthians 11:7-9).
Paul distinguishes between:
*God's ordinances (
1 Corinthians 11:2): Divine instructions.
*Human customs* (
1 Corinthians 11:16): Man-made traditions.
Supporting Scriptures:
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2 Timothy 3:16-17: Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for doctrine.
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Matthew 15:9: Jesus condemns following human traditions over God's commandments.
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Colossians 2:8: Beware of human philosophy, empty deceit.
Believers should prioritize God's Word over:
1. Cultural norms
2. Personal instincts
3. Human traditions