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Re: Isaiah 3 and jewelry...
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Originally Posted by rdp
I've already responded to most of these type arguments previously in this thread. So, you'll have to go back & reread them if you want clarity. But, YES, we preach against braided hair, costly apparel, etc......Why? Because it's in God's Word! Also, you cannot offer a radical separation of the literal text & context as you suggest above. It takes the former to get to the latter!
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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.
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abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
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