PDA

View Full Version : remove earrings


houston
09-18-2011, 11:01 PM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

hometown guy
09-18-2011, 11:21 PM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

It depends if they want to be saved or not.

houston
09-18-2011, 11:27 PM
anyond with a real answer

johnny44
09-18-2011, 11:31 PM
anyond with a real answerDepends if he's gay or strait.:heeheehee

houston
09-18-2011, 11:32 PM
again, anyone with a real answer

Sandra79
09-19-2011, 12:04 AM
It depends if they want to be saved or not.

This would be a real answer! Not being judgemental, but bibical! Think bout it and look it up in the Word of God... Find your real answer in His precious Word. God bless :)

houston
09-19-2011, 12:07 AM
This would be a real answer! Not being judgemental, but bibical! Think bout it and look it up in the Word of God... Find your real answer in His precious Word. God bless :)

That answer is not biblical.

Sandra79
09-19-2011, 12:17 AM
That answer is not biblical.

Wat answer? Wearing silver or gold.. Believe its Timothy 2:9... Cant remember if its first or second tim tho. :) Gotta love the Word of God. Its full of answers under any circumstance!!! Theres plenty of other scriptures pertaining to this topic, OT and NT.

God bless

hometown guy
09-19-2011, 12:33 AM
Wat answer? Wearing silver or gold.. Believe its Timothy 2:9... Cant remember if its first or second tim tho. :) Gotta love the Word of God. Its full of answers under any circumstance!!! Theres plenty of other scriptures pertaining to this topic, OT and NT.

God bless

They disregard all those scripture they don't like.

houston
09-19-2011, 01:04 AM
They disregard all those scripture they don't like.

You and your friends disregrd context.

Praxeas
09-19-2011, 01:12 AM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?
If the church teaches against wearing them then they should just not wear them anymore

houston
09-19-2011, 03:22 AM
Nah. I'll keep them. They can have their leadership positions...

kclee4jc
09-19-2011, 03:25 AM
I'll never forget the night my Grandma received the Holy Ghost. When she got up off the floor both of her earrings were gone. She had the back to one but we could find nothing else. I looked all over the floor where she had been and couldnt find them. She never put earrings back in her ears after that night. Yes, i believe it's a sin for God's people to wear jewelry today. But, my words nor the words of others here are going to convince you of that anymore than you are going to convince us that it's ok. I think you should pray about it and get a "real answer" from Jesus. And then validate it by His Word. (-:

houston
09-19-2011, 03:28 AM
I have insomnia. why are you up?

kclee4jc
09-19-2011, 03:29 AM
I should also ask...is this about a "leadership position" or doing a work for God? If something in your life is hindering you from doing a work for God, then it deffinitely needs to go!

kclee4jc
09-19-2011, 03:30 AM
I am up because I go to work at 6 AM...and you post got my attention and now I'm late for work! I live in WV too...i think we might be in different time zones?

UnTraditional
09-19-2011, 03:32 AM
No. When we look at jewelry today, it is because of look, and nothing else. I would rather sit under an humble man of God who wears earrings than a totalitarian tyrant who wears thousand dollar suits and wants to show off at GC.

houston
09-19-2011, 03:35 AM
yeah, central here. I have to be up for work at 6.

kclee4jc
09-19-2011, 03:35 AM
My pastor wears neither.

kclee4jc
09-19-2011, 03:36 AM
Leaving NOWWW!

houston
09-19-2011, 03:37 AM
U.T., don't turn this into that.

Amanah
09-19-2011, 03:52 AM
If you are in a position of leadership, that means young people are looking up to you as an example.

That means they better not perceive you to be a hypocrite.

If you are teaching sunday school, singing in the choir, leading song service, ushering, then be respectfull of the standards of your church.

When my Sister taught Sunday School, she was very carefull to comply so as to not cause a young person to stumble.

When she quit teaching sunday school, after awhile, we went to the movies.

That, of course, is just one opinion.

Dagwood
09-19-2011, 04:15 AM
If the church teaches against wearing them then they should just not wear them anymore

...or not worry about sitting under leadership who preaches extra-Biblical, men's doctrines...

Phoenix
09-19-2011, 04:23 AM
I would think if the leadership position was offered while the person was wearing earrings, obviously they weren't that much of an issue to begin with. I would not remove them simply to accept a position.

*AQuietPlace*
09-19-2011, 05:24 AM
Depends on the church and what viewpoint they hold on the issue.

houston
09-19-2011, 07:10 AM
Ah. No one has noticed. I don't wear them around church people, out of respect. Lately I have been feeling like I shouldn't walk on egg shells. I mean, come on, I have always gone out of my way to be respectful and to keep from offending the brethren. But that is a one way street. I am tired of making accommidations.

Amanah
09-19-2011, 07:17 AM
Ah. No one has noticed. I don't wear them around church people, out of respect. Lately I have been feeling like I shouldn't walk on egg shells. I mean, come on, I have always gone out of my way to be respectful and to keep from offending the brethren. But that is a one way street. I am tired of making accommidations.

taking jewelry off to to go church is a small accomodation, especially if there are any young men who are looking at you as an example.

Bella1
09-19-2011, 07:31 AM
I do not see the difference in wearing a "very thin" bracelet or necklace or small earrings. Why you ask? Because those Terrible HUGE Flower pins with feathers in our hair and on our clothing is more gaudy and distracting than any gold or silver jewerly I see most people wearing. These flowers for the head and the clothing has taken on a life of their own. IMO.

Amanah
09-19-2011, 07:59 AM
I do not see the difference in wearing a "very thin" bracelet or necklace or small earrings. Why you ask? Because those Terrible HUGE Flower pins with feathers in our hair and on our clothing is more gaudy and distracting than any gold or silver jewerly I see most people wearing. These flowers for the head and the clothing has taken on a life of their own. IMO.

well i cant argue with you on that, but

When I was a part of and ultra con church, I lived the standards because of the teen agers I taught in Sunday School.

Which was a bit of a trial as they are smart as a whip and kept asking me, why we have standards and they didn't see it in the bible and blah blah

Which caused me to go to the pastor in pure exasperation and say: "I can't really defend the standards we are preaching, can you help me"

Funny thing was, it wasn't much longer after that that the church quit preaching standards, changed it's name and became a TD Jakesque church.

At which time I quit going to church all together for awhile.

You know, come to think of it, I may be the wrong person to ask.

scotty
09-19-2011, 08:32 AM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

Were you offered a leadership position ? Did they tell you that you had to remove them ? Why would you wear them outside the church and not in ? From the way you post you don't seem to care one way or another what people think your going to wear them anyway so whats the point of the thread ?

Aquila
09-19-2011, 09:15 AM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

Personally, I think one should submit to the standards of leadership in their local church. Some churches may have a standard of conduct for leaders. It may not be salvational, just how the ministry of the church wishes to be preceived by the community at large. Other churches might be more "cutting edge" or "relevant" and not have an issue with it. I'd say abide by the churches standards of conduct.

As for general membership, I would make no issue about it with regards to women. I might jokingly chide men with earrings because of my upbringing. But I'd NEVER throw anyone out of church or condemn them over an earring.

Bella1
09-19-2011, 09:55 AM
Personally, I think one should submit to the standards of leadership in their local church. Some churches may have a standard of conduct for leaders. It may not be salvational, just how the ministry of the church wishes to be preceived by the community at large. Other churches might be more "cutting edge" or "relevant" and not have an issue with it. I'd say abide by the churches standards of conduct.

As for general membership, I would make no issue about it with regards to women. I might jokingly chide men with earrings because of my upbringing. But I'd NEVER throw anyone out of church or condemn them over an earring.

Although I do not believe in all the standards of the UPC churches that I have attended, when I was in ministry, I abided by what the leadership team wanted/designated for us to dress like. I was never disobedient to my leaders. I also do not believe it is salvational on some levels, but if you want to participate in a UPC, you do what you have to do, keep you mouth shut and don't say what you do or don't like doing (or get out of ministry)

MawMaw
09-19-2011, 10:05 AM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

I know of one church that asks any in leadership to please not wear their jewelry on the platform. I don't understand that. If they are okay with them wearing their jewelry anywhere else? Seems very hypocritical to me.

RandyWayne
09-19-2011, 10:17 AM
The only piece of "jewelry" I wear, and WILL ever wear, is my wedding ring. I almost never take it off. However if I was asked to perform some function at church AND was told to take it off as a requirement, I would not -nor would I perform the function I was asked or invited to do. What I would NOT do is somehow demand that I still be allowed to do the job AND wear my ring. I figure it is their court - their rules, as the saying goes, and I can choose to play or not play there.

houston
09-19-2011, 10:21 AM
RANDY... thanks.

Cindy
09-19-2011, 10:31 AM
I think it's for women only to not wear jewelry. Men apparently can wear all they want.

Bella1
09-19-2011, 11:02 AM
I think it's for women only to not wear jewelry. Men apparently can wear all they want.

I know what you mean. My husband wore his necklaces and bracelets because they were under his shirt and tie and his sleeves were always long. That was REALLY a sore point for me, cause I could not wear jewerly but he was totally decked out in it. I did not go running to the preacher and tell. That was my husband and you just don't go tattle. :thumbsup

RandyWayne
09-19-2011, 11:13 AM
I know what you mean. My husband wore his necklaces and bracelets because they were under his shirt and tie and his sleeves were always long. That was REALLY a sore point for me, cause I could not wear jewerly but he was totally decked out in it. I did not go running to the preacher and tell. That was my husband and you just don't go tattle. :thumbsup

Ya, us guys can get as decked out as we want. ;)
http://bp1.blogger.com/_-MKwlfPDjKg/Run1fiIYb4I/AAAAAAAAAD4/adIWtdu78sE/s320/sucka-back-2.jpg

Praxeas
09-19-2011, 11:38 AM
I should also ask...is this about a "leadership position" or doing a work for God? If something in your life is hindering you from doing a work for God, then it deffinitely needs to go!
Define "a work for God" and how earrings keeps someone from doing "a work for God"

Praxeas
09-19-2011, 11:41 AM
...or not worry about sitting under leadership who preaches extra-Biblical, men's doctrines...
I posted under the assumption the original post was asking what to do if he/she wears them and wants to be in leadership

Dagwood
09-19-2011, 11:50 AM
I posted under the assumption the original post was asking what to do if he/she wears them and wants to be in leadership

Well, you may be correct. My response was due to his nature of refuting the things that are minute but preached as heaven/hell issues. So, for him to ask about whether or not to remove earrings to take a leadership position in church lead me to believe he wanted others' responses, even though he might decide to go ahead and wear them anyway...whether at church or otherwise.

Just my thoughts...

houston
09-19-2011, 11:52 AM
Well, you may be correct. My response was due to his nature of refuting the things that are minute but preached as heaven/hell issues. So, for him to ask about whether or not to remove earrings to take a leadership position in church lead me to believe he wanted others' responses, even though he might decide to go ahead and wear them anyway...whether at church or otherwise.

Just my thoughts...

:highfive

Praxeas
09-19-2011, 11:56 AM
Well, you may be correct. My response was due to his nature of refuting the things that are minute but preached as heaven/hell issues. So, for him to ask about whether or not to remove earrings to take a leadership position in church lead me to believe he wanted others' responses, even though he might decide to go ahead and wear them anyway...whether at church or otherwise.

Just my thoughts...
Exactly, that's why I responded the way I did.

had he asked "is it wrong to wear jewelry", my answer would be different

Sherri
09-19-2011, 05:59 PM
Answering as a pastor, I would say that IF being in leadership requires you to not wear earrings, and IF you want to be in leadership bad enough, you will not wear earrings either at church or anywhere else. I don't think they're a sin, but I do think rebellion to authority is a sin. So if you want to wear your earrings, DON'T sign up for leadership.
JMHO

Arphaxad
09-19-2011, 06:34 PM
I think it's for women only to not wear jewelry. Men apparently can wear all they want.

YAY!! Someone actually reads their Bible.:thumbsup
1Tim 2:9, and 1Pet3:1-6 are written for women, actually I'm pretty sure the passage in Pete is for wives with unsaved husbands.

Doggyrun

TGBTG
09-19-2011, 08:23 PM
Wat answer? Wearing silver or gold.. Believe its Timothy 2:9... Cant remember if its first or second tim tho. :) Gotta love the Word of God. Its full of answers under any circumstance!!! Theres plenty of other scriptures pertaining to this topic, OT and NT.

God bless

They disregard all those scripture they don't like.
I thought that scripture was only for women? how come you guys have extended it to men?

1 Tim 2:9
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

FYI: I believe the context of that verse is clearly saying women should not emphasize outward beauty

unitedpraise10
09-19-2011, 08:36 PM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

Maybe this site will help.

http://www.whyileft.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about/what-does-the-bible-say-about-wearing-jewelry/

houston
09-19-2011, 09:42 PM
decision: earrings stay

Hoovie
09-19-2011, 09:55 PM
decision: earrings stay

That's nice, but have you answered the question about if an actual leadership position was offered or was this part just wishful?

houston
09-19-2011, 10:02 PM
I stopped making wishes a long time ago.

scotty
09-20-2011, 08:04 AM
Answering as a pastor, I would say that IF being in leadership requires you to not wear earrings, and IF you want to be in leadership bad enough, you will not wear earrings either at church or anywhere else. I don't think they're a sin, but I do think rebellion to authority is a sin. So if you want to wear your earrings, DON'T sign up for leadership.
JMHO

Excellent post !

decision: earrings stay

Like there was ever really any true consideration ?

houston
09-25-2011, 09:57 PM
SO... My piercing started oozing white stuff and lobe is swollen.

Amanah
09-26-2011, 02:58 AM
SO... My piercing started oozing white stuff and lobe is swollen.

alcohol, you have to keep cleaning it with Alcohol

houston
09-26-2011, 03:16 AM
Not worth the effort. Can't wear them to work. Won't wear them to church. Only time I wear them is when I'm sleeping. Tired of re-piercing every night when I get home from work. Ugh.

Amanah
09-26-2011, 04:13 AM
my sister has the same problem, she has never been able to wear any kind of pierced earring no matter how pure the metal, or how well she takes care of it.

houston
09-26-2011, 09:46 AM
I have had piercings since the age of 10. Nevah had this problem.

RandyWayne
09-26-2011, 10:01 AM
Not worth the effort. Can't wear them to work. Won't wear them to church. Only time I wear them is when I'm sleeping. Tired of re-piercing every night when I get home from work. Ugh.

Just get a tattoo then you won't have to worry about taking it off and putting it back on.

Timmy
09-26-2011, 10:03 AM
If women should remove earrings to be in leadership, what should women who wear pants do? :hmmm

Cindy
09-26-2011, 10:17 AM
If women should remove earrings to be in leadership, what should women who wear pants do? :hmmm

Wear a skirt. duh

houston
09-26-2011, 11:34 AM
I have a tattoo.

johnny44
09-26-2011, 11:39 AM
Just get a tattoo then you won't have to worry about taking it off and putting it back on.Unless it starts oozing white stuff.

Ferd
09-26-2011, 11:56 AM
I removed mine when I decided not to be a sinner anymore.

I have not removed my tatoo.

houston
09-26-2011, 11:58 AM
I removed mine when I decided not to be a sinner anymore.

I have not removed my tatoo.

:foottap

Amanah
09-26-2011, 12:00 PM
I removed mine when I decided not to be a sinner anymore.

I have not removed my tatoo.

there is such a thing as "makeup" tattoo

can you imagine trying to explain that in a holiness church?

sorry, I can't not wear makeup, it's a tattoo.

Ferd
09-26-2011, 12:02 PM
there is such a thing as "makeup" tattoo

can you imagine trying to explain that in a holiness church?

sorry, I can't not wear makeup, it's a tattoo.



LOL! that is funny! and tottally true! I bet we would be surprised to know who has some of that...

RandyWayne
09-26-2011, 12:21 PM
there is such a thing as "makeup" tattoo

can you imagine trying to explain that in a holiness church?

sorry, I can't not wear makeup, it's a tattoo.

I wonder how often UC churches really have to deal with this: Things like new converts with very visible tattoos or women with greatly (surgically) enhanced assets. Does the preacher in both cases order the new converts to have their issues taken care of? My guess is that the visitors never become nothing more because they are never given the chance.

houston
07-19-2012, 04:51 AM
I wonder how often UC churches really have to deal with this: Things like new converts with very visible tattoos or women with greatly (surgically) enhanced assets. Does the preacher in both cases order the new converts to have their issues taken care of? My guess is that the visitors never become nothing more because they are never given the chance.

Most tattoos are covered with the long sleeves. I have no idea if the other issue is addressed.

Reminds me of a service I was in. Several yrs ago I was visiting Abundant Life in Tulare, CA. There was a sweet old woman leaping for joy. She may have been in the spirit, but I was not.
When she went up, her produce went down. When she went down, her produce went up ...high.

I was very distracted. I think it's a great idea to practice your shockamoo at home in front of the mirror, and make the necesary adjustments to your moves and wardrobe.

Bro. Robbins
07-19-2012, 07:12 AM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?


In my opinion, it depends on the teachings of that local church and if the person wants to be in unity with that teaching. I do believe, if there is a standard they abide by at church, that should be a standard they abide by 24/7 and not just for church, they are an ambassador of that ministry all the time, and unity is unity... whether on a platform or at the grocery. This world around us and God is asking for consistency. I don't believe earrings are a salvation issue. I hate them, don't like to see them, but they are a Holiness issue, not a Salvation issue.

I like how a friend of mine's church does it regarding standards like earrings. For the sake of unity and clarity with the Senior Pastor and the teachings of that local church, if you serve in any leadership.... teacher, musician, bus driver, choir member, etc. you yearly sign a commitment to walk in covenant with that local ministry and abide by certain platform guidelines as well as lifestyle conduct. If at any time you feel you cannot walk in that covenant with good conscience, maybe you don't feel the same convictions, you are welcome to step out of leadership. You're not made to feel like your a sinner, less accepted, etc. Your still a member of that church, attend, worship, etc, but just can't be in leadership.

So in his church you'll see folks with hair that's never been cut, and then other ladies with make-up, short hair, pants...etc all worshipping together. He preaches as God directs, and the people have the choice to do with the message as they will. No dictator stuff. And the covenant has as much about guys in it as it does the ladies, just so ya know.

Timmy
07-19-2012, 07:36 AM
Earrings are the fashion accessories and it suits on both men and women. Earring enhance the beauty of a women's and improve the personality of a men. One can remove earring whenever he or she want.

They can improve my personality? Hmmm. Worth a try, I suppose. :heeheehee

AreYouReady?
07-19-2012, 09:10 AM
If women should remove earrings to be in leadership, what should women who wear pants do? :hmmm

Wear a skirt. duh

:toofunny

RandyWayne
07-19-2012, 09:26 AM
Most tattoos are covered with the long sleeves. I have no idea if the other issue is addressed.

Reminds me of a service I was in. Several yrs ago I was visiting Abundant Life in Tulare, CA. There was a sweet old woman leaping for joy. She may have been in the spirit, but I was not.
When she went up, her produce went down. When she went down, her produce went up ...high.

I was very distracted. I think it's a great idea to practice your shockamoo at home in front of the mirror, and make the necesary adjustments to your moves and wardrobe.

Ya, I've seen it also and it is distracting because I am embarrassed for them in most cases. I keep thinking of Grandma Klump -or the opening to every episode of The Man Show.

Esaias
07-19-2012, 09:55 AM
I wonder how often UC churches really have to deal with this: Things like new converts with very visible tattoos

I have never been to a church or even known ANY christian who 'had to deal' with new converts with tats. And I have rolled with some 'ultra-con' christians lol.

or women with greatly (surgically) enhanced assets.

:spit
:ursofunny

Not even with a ten foot pole, buddy, not even!

My guess is that the visitors never become nothing more because they are never given the chance.

That seems to be the rule regardless of tats or 'greatly enhanced assets'.

Except maybe in some churches... I dunno...

Sam
07-19-2012, 01:39 PM
I'll give my opinion (for what it's worth).

Wearing or not wearing jewelry has nothing to do with being saved or not being saved.

The women in Abraham's family wore jewelry (Genesis 24) and Peter encourages women to follow the example of Abraham's wife in practicing holiness (1 Peter 3:1-6)

Passages such as 1 Timothy 2:8-10 and 1 Peter 3:1-6 do not teach that it is wrong to:
wear jewelry
wear clothing
comb hair
but contrast real holiness with the outward and superficial pettiness put forth as "standards" by some

Esaias
07-20-2012, 04:15 PM
I'll give my opinion (for what it's worth).

Wearing or not wearing jewelry has nothing to do with being saved or not being saved.

The women in Abraham's family wore jewelry (Genesis 24) and Peter encourages women to follow the example of Abraham's wife in practicing holiness (1 Peter 3:1-6)

Passages such as 1 Timothy 2:8-10 and 1 Peter 3:1-6 do not teach that it is wrong to:
wear jewelry
wear clothing
comb hair
but contrast real holiness with the outward and superficial pettiness put forth as "standards" by some

Peter was not encouraging Christian women to wear jewelry because women in Abraham's family wore jewelry.

Abraham's wife gave him a concubine. Abraham's wife later demanded that the concubine and her son be kicked out of the house.

Not everything the OT saints did is necessarily a model for Christian life-style choices.

just saying.

Titus2woman
07-20-2012, 05:27 PM
I have never been to a church or even known ANY christian who 'had to deal' with new converts with tats. And I have rolled with some 'ultra-con' christians lol.

Except maybe in some churches... I dunno...

Well here comes the shocker... I have tattoos (yes, I was not always a Christian) and lots of them. One thing I will say about my former church home is that no one ever treated me badly because of them. It was understood that these were visible scars from my life before Christ and I can't say I ever got a glance even from the elders or the innocents. I was also never denied any position because of them.

On the permanent makeup.. The doctors office where I work has a 'medi-spa' we do many services including tattoo makeup. I've seen pentecostal women have their lips darkened and eyebrows filled in but never any eyeliner. Many do laser skin resurfacing... when one does not wear foundation laser can give skin a healthy glow and get rid of age spots, broken blood vessels, rosecea etc. However most OP women who have been in church all their lives do have wonderfully youthful skin... Clean living and no makeup has it's rewards... Also wearing dresses only inhibits a lot of outdoor activities so sun exposure is minimal and quite frankly they just don't need much help.

bbyrd009
07-21-2012, 11:39 AM
seems like the standard would be,
"Will someone be offended."

HolyFire
07-21-2012, 03:52 PM
Should a person remove his or her earrings to take a leadership position in church?

OR

should the person wear them, but not to church?

If you're called to that ministry and the pastor says no earrings, ditch them.

If it's something you want to do and you like your earrings, which one do you like more?

houston
07-21-2012, 04:50 PM
If you're called to that ministry and the pastor says no earrings, ditch them.

If it's something you want to do and you like your earrings, which one do you like more?

Earrings won out ..

Jermyn Davidson
07-21-2012, 05:52 PM
I would think if the leadership position was offered while the person was wearing earrings, obviously they weren't that much of an issue to begin with. I would not remove them simply to accept a position.

I agree with this point of view.

If a person is offered a position of leadership in a church that believes that GOD is the one who convicts us of sin, and that person is wearing earrings, then that person shouldn't have been offered a position of leadership until GOD convicted that person of that sin, and the earrings are removed by that person in order to honor the clear teachings and doctrines of the Word of GOD.

However, some people must be taught what is and isn't sin in some occasions. Even still, the proper thing would be to teach a person right from wrong, wait for GOD to work that change of righteousness, and then wait some more, and then offer a person a leadership position.

Now if they don't believe it to be a sin, but just a outward formality that they go along with, you have to decide if you want to just go along with it too.

Come on Houston! Everyone else is doing it! Go with the flow! Don't rock the boat! Don't ask questions that you already know the answer to!

BroJoe
07-21-2012, 06:08 PM
I have very visible tats. I also preach over the pulpit. Most people don't even give me a second look, unless they never realized I had 'em before lol.

tssp
07-25-2012, 02:14 AM
My personal feelings about the subject is this, I don't have a problem with women on the platform wearing a small pair of earrings. What I do have a problem with is women wearing big huge earrings that draw your attention or wearing two or three pair. To me that is not showing meekness or modesty. When I see men on the platform with earrings I feel a spirit or sensation of disgust because in my heart and mind they are wearing that which pertainith to a women.

RandyWayne
07-25-2012, 08:42 AM
My personal feelings about the subject is this, I don't have a problem with women on the platform wearing a small pair of earrings. What I do have a problem with is women wearing big huge earrings that draw your attention or wearing two or three pair. To me that is not showing meekness or modesty. When I see men on the platform with earrings I feel a spirit or sensation of disgust because in my heart and mind they are wearing that which pertainith to a women.

Ya, I have no problem at all with women wearing earrings but there is just something that rubs me the wrong way when I see a dude with one. It's probably just me being an old foggy but I'll never wear one unless something extraordinary happens.

KWSS1976
07-25-2012, 09:19 AM
We,ve got these scriptures so

KWSS1976
07-25-2012, 09:20 AM
We have these scriptures so I have no issues with it.

Genesis 24:22 And when the camels had had enough, the man took a gold nose-ring, half a shekel in weight, and two ornaments for her arms of ten shekels weight of gold; (BBE)

Genesis 24:30 And when he saw the nose-ring and the ornaments on his sister's hands, and when she gave him word of what the man had said to her, then he went out to the man who was waiting with the camels by the water-spring. (BBE)

Exodus 35:22 And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought nose-rings, and ear-rings, and signet-rings, and girdles, all jewels of gold; even every man that brought an offering of gold unto the LORD. (Root in JPS BBE DBY YLT)

Proverbs 25:12 Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention. (BBE)

Timmy
07-25-2012, 10:22 PM
Ya, I have no problem at all with women wearing earrings but there is just something that rubs me the wrong way when I see a dude with one. It's probably just me being an old foggy but I'll never wear one unless something extraordinary happens.

Hmmm. Something extraordinary, where RW comes out of it looking like this, eh?

http://billwhale.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/mr-clean.jpg

The imagination runs wild. :lol

Sam
07-25-2012, 10:32 PM
Maybe you have one of the newer Bible translations that has this picture of Jesus in it?

RandyWayne
07-26-2012, 12:05 AM
Hmmm. Something extraordinary, where RW comes out of it looking like this, eh?

http://billwhale.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/mr-clean.jpg

The imagination runs wild. :lol

Or.....

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Canada+For+Haiti+Arrivals+XuCokoGWIU9l.jpg

deafdriscoll
07-26-2012, 12:02 PM
You are not saved by works,but by the grace of jesus christ. :thumbsup