Playlist: Jewelry (topic)
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's perspective on our appearance reflects His standards, as seen in Ezekiel 16, where He adorns Israel, personified as a young woman, with beautiful clothing and jewelry. This external adornment signifies a transformation to mirror His image, showing that He cares about how we present ourselves outwardly as a reflection of …
Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJewelry, as an element of adornment, is not inherently wrong. God adorned His Bride with jewels, as seen in prophecy, indicating that such items are not forbidden. However, the concern lies in excess and the inordinate time spent on preparation with them. Peter warned of the danger of immodesty in adornment, emphasizing that the …
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod provided fine clothing and jewelry to Israel as part of His covenant relationship, adorning her as a husband would a wife, as seen in Ezekiel 16. These adornments were meant to reflect the honor and beauty of being in relationship with Him. However, Israel abused this privilege, using clothing and jewelry in a seductive, …