I am Holier than God ...

[DAII]

That is essentially the position of those that stand by a non-existent extrabiblical NT prohibition against ornamental jewelry.

He inspired these words comparing His righteousness to what some erroneously deem as sin and immodesty.

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

Would He compare His righteousness to fornication? Adultery? A murder weapon? A pagan idol?

Your standards and identity are holier than the Almighty's?

If so, you don't have the whole Truth.

He is our Holiness.

[Justin]

Duh, of course!

[DAII]

Originally Posted by justin

duh, of course!

blasphemy!

[RevDWW]

I doubt anyone in their right mind thinks they are "holier than God". Some folks might just feel that if they eschew certain things with a set of ridged standards it will help them become as holy as God would like them to be.

[simplyme]

RIDICULOUS., *yawn*


Get a JOB already!!

[reubstr]

First let me preface and say I hold to a standard of not wearing jewelry. But I think you are right in many senses. There is more scripture for bridal adornment than there is for no 'wedding ring' for example. This scripture seems to discuss bridal jewelry in particular.

I think the whole point of the scripture about not being adorned with gold pearls and costly array, is really saying "Be adorned with GOOD WORKS". Let your outward appearance, or what people see... let it be your good works.

That said, it does say:

1Ti 2:9-10
not with ... gold, or pearls, or costly array.
But .... with good works.

So, someone who says I do not wear jewelry because it says so in the bible are also right. I do not think they are trying to be holier than God. They are trying to please him.

I love holiness, but I don't want it to come from doctrines of man. And more so, I don't want to demand my liberties at the expense of condemning and offending my brother.

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by reubstr

First let me preface and say I hold to a standard of not wearing jewelry. But I think you are right in many senses. There is more scripture for bridal adornment than there is for no 'wedding ring' for example. This scripture seems to discuss bridal jewelry in particular.

I think the whole point of the scripture about not being adorned with gold pearls and costly array, is really saying "Be adorned with GOOD WORKS". Let your outward appearance, or what people see... let it be your good works.

That said, it does say:

1Ti 2:9-10
not with ... gold, or pearls, or costly array.
But .... with good works.

So, someone who says I do not wear jewelry because it says so in the bible are also right. I do not think they are trying to be holier than God. They are trying to please him.

I love holiness, but I don't want it to come from doctrines of man. And more so, I don't want to demand my liberties at the expense of condemning and offending my brother.

I think you have had a revelation moment. good job!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by reubstr

And more so, I don't want to demand my liberties at the expense of condemning and offending my brother.

Well said!

[simplyme]

Originally Posted by reubstr

First let me preface and say I hold to a standard of not wearing jewelry. But I think you are right in many senses. There is more scripture for bridal adornment than there is for no 'wedding ring' for example. This scripture seems to discuss bridal jewelry in particular.

I think the whole point of the scripture about not being adorned with gold pearls and costly array, is really saying "Be adorned with GOOD WORKS". Let your outward appearance, or what people see... let it be your good works.

That said, it does say:

1Ti 2:9-10
not with ... gold, or pearls, or costly array.
But .... with good works.

So, someone who says I do not wear jewelry because it says so in the bible are also right. I do not think they are trying to be holier than God. They are trying to please him.

I love holiness, but I don't want it to come from doctrines of man. And more so, I don't want to demand my liberties at the expense of condemning and offending my brother.

FUNNY how in MY life, I never DID like either makeup or jewelry I did not grow up wearing either..well I did
sometimes wear what I had to for "office" appearance sake, but as a rule, I rarely wore anything other than
the least of what I had to, lfor any given occasion.

I now look back and realize that GOD had me picked out long before I could realize what was ahead.
It was EASY for me, coming to Pentecost., I didn't have to give up much, in other words., EXCEPT for
SELF, which again, wasn't difficult for me, I had done a lousy job running my own life, I was glad to give
it over to HIM.
I thank HIM for everything, and love HIM all the more.
What I do today, and don't do, centers around my LOVE for HIM.
He did no less, for me.

[DividedThigh]

have to agree dan, without him imputing righteousness to us, we are pretty sad