Holiness unto the Lord written on Jewelry?

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by On The Wheel

I guess the better question is, "Which would I rather look at?"

Seriously though, many have missed the point completely. They vilify all jewelry (except in the hair curiously enough), yet have no justify completely drawing all sorts of attention to themselves by costly, trendy (and at times just really odd) clothing. I would rather see that meek and quiet spirit the God so wants to see.

As for the inconsistency, man made doctrines are always rife with them. They are like shifting sand, as Christ declared.

Well, Jennifer Connelly (the one with the earrings) is considered a classic beauty who has always worn only a small amount of makeup and jewelry and yet continues to look beautiful as she ages.

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by On The Wheel

I've been raised around conservatives all my life and have never found anyone who can explain the inconsistency of the "hair exemption". Especially since hair is the only actual body part mentioned in the NT when it comes to bejeweling and bedecking. Plastic "Live Strong" bracelets get you banned from ministry, but a hair full of feathers, gold, gems, and other ornamentation gets oohs and ahhs at the conservative bastions like the WPF sponsored Peak conference.

It is incomprehensible. People from the outside are supposed to just swallow this convoluted theology or they are "not hungry enough"! The arrogance is ASTOUNDING!!!

For those that believe that "bobbed-hair" is a sin then wouldn't putting jewelry and all that in one's hair be a sin too? None of it is sin, but the inconsistency, like you said, is the key.

[On The Wheel]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Well, Jennifer Connelly (the one with the earrings) is considered a classic beauty who has always worn only a small amount of makeup and jewelry and yet continues to look beautiful as she ages.

In case you missed it, I was referring to the good Ms. Connelly.

[Truthseeker]

One of the things I question about earrings is the self mutilation for adornment thing.

[On The Wheel]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

For those that believe that "bobbed-hair" is a sin then wouldn't putting jewelry and all that in one's hair be a sin too? None of it is sin, but the inconsistency, like you said, is the key.

The "no hairbow" people are at least consistent, even though they are usually so legalistic everybody is lost who does not adhere to their very narrow and exacting brand of salvation theology.

[On The Wheel]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

One of the things I question about earrings is the self mutilation for adornment thing.

I would have to be with you here. The other day my wife was in a store where a 2 month old baby was getting its ears pierced. Her screams could be heard all over the store. Why that is not child abuse I don't know.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by On The Wheel

I would have to be with you here. The other day my wife was in a store where a 2 month old baby was getting its ears pierced. Her screams could be heard all over the store. Why that is not child abuse I don't know.

I agree with you there. That is just pure vanity from the parents perspective.

[On The Wheel]

Very true. Also, what is that telling that baby. It's beauty is incomplete without the addition of jewelry. It's reprehensible.

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by On The Wheel

The "no hairbow" people are at least consistent, even though they are usually so legalistic everybody is lost who does not adhere to their very narrow and exacting brand of salvation theology.

Agreed...

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by On The Wheel

Very true. Also, what is that telling that baby. It's beauty is incomplete without the addition of jewelry. It's reprehensible.

I can't imagine doing this to an infant, or even a child, actually. I'm reminded of a "Toddlers and Tiaras" episode where a little girl's piercing had grown back together and her mother forced the earring back through in spite of the tears. It was heart breaking. I'm not sure why that wasn't considered abusive behavior.