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Originally Posted by Erasmus
I'm a little late to this thread - but I think at the heart of this discussion is "tradition." While many UPCI ministers claim they have rejected tradition, they are talking mostly about doctrinal issues, not righteousness issues. While the UPCI has only been around (officially) for about 60 years, they have developed their own traditions. When you are taught something your whole life, it is VERY difficult to give up on it -- especially when you were taught that giving up those things is sinful, or "moving the landmarks," or whatever terminology is used in sermons throughout the years.
Personally, I don't believe God is upset by jewelry, any more than He is upset by anything else a person wears -- as long as the person's spirit is right. Lasciviousness (wearing clothing to excite sexually) or pride (wearing something to show off wealth) are obviously sins -- but I don't see how God could get upset by someone wearing inexpensive jewelry modestly. At least, I can't find Scriptures to support this view.
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Or even expensive jewelry for that matter as long as it is worn with the right attitude.
Honestly, how someone can read the Word where jewelry is spoken about again and again in such glowing terms, then turn around and say "Well God is speaking about the JEWEL itself and doesn't actually want you to wear it....", even though He spoke about doing just that in a positive light. "THAT was just symbolic!"
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