[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Melody

I didn't notice any price tags on any clothing that I could see, so really how does one know?

I really wonder why it bothers you that people do spend money on themselves? They are blessed of the Lord and as long as they bless the work of the Lord in and through their local church, the rest they can use as they please?

I know this isn't going to be a popular statement, but wonder how much money is spent on the vices of the world? jewelry? makeup? there are many others I could mention,

Sounded like you were reading a boiler plate there. How about if they "bless the work of the Lord" through some means other than their local church? Does that count?

And how does 1 Timothy 2:9-10, read?

"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 array;

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works... unless they give some of the gold and pearls and the cash equivalent for the costly array to their local pastor to provide for his horse farm in retirement; then the ladies can really get their kicks shopping!"

The Apostle Paul's counsel to the young minister Timothy concerning just how 'dooded up the sisters are allowed to git.