Could You Spot Jezebel in Your Church? - Page 13

Cindy · #**121** 06-03-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyRev

So much about ole Jezzy but nothing about the limp wristed so called man she was married to.

If women in the church that wear makeup or are more bold and outspoken fall into a "jezebel spirit" category then the following can also be said.

Men in the church that wear nylon dress socks (sometimes with designs even) and are more passive and soft spoken must fall into an "effeminant" category.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...

If men in the church didn't have women in the church to judge, criticize, complain and gossip about, they'd simply be bored to tears.

Rico · #**122** 06-03-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

We don't allow feet on the couches or eating in the living room. That solves that problem. I have two dining tables, they can sit there.

Neither do I. Having a rule in place does not mean it is always going to be followed, especially when dealing with small children. My two oldest children have been very good about following the living room rules, but the youngest two are still learning the meaning of the word "don't". We've had the couch for the last two years and the baby is 7.

Pressing-On · #**123** 06-03-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Neither do I. Having a rule in place does not mean it is always going to be followed, especially when dealing with small children. My two oldest children have been very good about following the living room rules, but the youngest two are still learning the meaning of the word "don't". We've had the couch for the last two years and the baby is 7.

I can see having a problem with toddlers. I'm going to be purchasing a new living room suite and my daughter has informed me they are going to start having a family. At least we trained them not to walk around the house eating.

I had some relatives visit - not naming whose side of the family (lol) - and they were allowing their children to walk around the house eating chocolate covered cookies. I'm walking around cleaning up after them. Lord, that was a long two weeks!!!

Rico · #**124** 06-03-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I can see having a problem with toddlers. I'm going to be purchasing a new living room suite and my daughter has informed me they are going to start having a family. At least we trained them not to walk around the house eating.

I had some relatives visit - not naming whose side of the family (lol) - and they were allowing their children to walk around the house eating chocolate covered cookies. I'm walking around cleaning up after them. Lord, that was a long two weeks!!!

Well, let's just say the other side of this family was brought up being allowed to do whatever she pretty much wanted to do, so I don't get a whole lot of help in the enforcement department.

Michael Phelps · #**125** 06-03-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Modesty is outward appearance. Good grief!

Can a woman be modest in a pair of slacks with small earrings in her ears?

Rico · #**126** 06-03-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

Can a woman be modest in a pair of slacks with small earrings in her ears?

Only if she's wearing a blouse too!

Pressing-On · #**127** 06-03-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Well, let's just say the other side of this family was brought up being allowed to do whatever she pretty much wanted to do, so I don't get a whole lot of help in the enforcement department.

See? That's the problem. AND this "other side of the family" was given everything!!!

We didn't give our children everything. Sometimes they had to work for things.

Our son has spent one year blowing money - galore!!!! He is now starting to save. He said, "Well, when I was growing up ya'll didn't give me everything I wanted and so I started buying everything I wanted and now I know why you did that. I didn't need it. So now I'm saving my money."

Baron1710 · #**128** 06-03-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

Can a woman be modest in a pair of slacks with small earrings in her ears?

Are the slacks red?

Cindy · #**129** 06-03-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Only if she's wearing a blouse too!

Michael Phelps · #**130** 06-03-2008, 01:31 PM

Let me go ahead and respond to the post that hasn't been posted yet, lol.

The scripture that I'm sure PO is referencing speaks of not being adorned in gold, pearls, the plaiting of the hair, and costly array.

If you consider the time in which this scripture was written, one will understand that braiding gold and pearls into one's hair, and wearing them garishly on the body was an outward sign of wealth. This is what Paul was speaking against.

It's also why James said that if a man comes into the church in fancy apparel, and you give him a seat of authority based on that appearance, you're committing sin!

Now, let's relate that to our generation - what's an outward sign of wealth in our day? It's a man wearing a 1500 dollar suit, a Rolex watch, and driving a Mercedes, among other things. Are those things preached against? Absolutely not!

So, in order to be consistent with scripture, let's define modesty - not the outward showing of one's wealth or prestige.

Now, as a side note, it's always amused me that from Paul's writings to Timothy, we conclude this -

The fancy apparel is ok, the braiding of the hair is ok, but the gold and pearls are a sin - Only if worn in the ears, or on the wrist, unless of course, it's a gold wristwatch.