Isaiah 3 and jewelry...

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I give you props for consistency then. At least there's something!

I agree with the overall concept of modesty and moderation, and "decorating" ourselves with good works rather than what we wear. I'm just not convinced that the meaning of the passage is that specifically wearing those materials or wearing a beautiful dress is sinful! It's pointing out traditionally decorative items, and saying that good works is the preferable adornment for a woman. I agree with that principle.

MB, specifically, and to his audience, do you know what Paul was addressing?

We know the Apostles didn't just start scratching together lists of rules. So what is going on that he's making these remarks? Any idea?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Socialite

MB, specifically, and to his audience, do you know what Paul was addressing?

We know the Apostles didn't just start scratching together lists of rules. So what is going on that he's making these remarks? Any idea?

Not really; I think he was addressing some disorderly conduct in church, and I don't think his admonition to women to be "silent" in church was a literal command. Otherwise, how would women pray, sing and testify? He was having to address people being out of order. It seems logical to me that in the same breath, he would encourage women to adorn themselves with "good works." He addresses the women again in chapter 5, pointing out that some are idle and "busybodies", and that he prefers the stay home and guide the house and raise their children.

You can fill me in on the rest!

P.S. Did you know that "guide the house" in I Timothy 5:14 means to be head of the house?

"oikodespoteō - From G3617; to be the head of (that is, rule) a family: - guide the house."

Interesting.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Socialite

MB, specifically, and to his audience, do you know what Paul was addressing?

We know the Apostles didn't just start scratching together lists of rules. So what is going on that he's making these remarks? Any idea?

Good point


I notice out of all the commandments in the law not one mentions jewelry etc.....

[rdp]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Good point


I notice out of all the commandments in the law not one mentions jewelry etc.....

Or ciggarettes....nice argument from silence. But, I thought I read "Put O-F-F [not 'on'] your O-R-N-A-M-E-N-T-S.....", immediately after Moses received the Law.

Let me guess...this doesn't mean what it says either...right?