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How You Should Dress
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In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;
A woman shall not wear men’s clothing, neither shall a man put on women’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh your God.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.
“‘You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
It is good to not eat meat, drink wine, nor do anything by which your brother stumbles, is offended, or is made weak.
Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;
but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
You shall not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →
In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →
if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Yahweh said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite; for I have provided a king for myself among his sons.” — read the full passage →
Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them, — read the full passage →
Yahweh God made coats of animal skins for Adam and for his wife, and clothed them.
Their eyes were opened, and they both knew that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together, and made coverings for themselves.
God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →
seeing your pure behavior in fear. — read the full passage →
seeing your pure behavior in fear.
My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality. — read the full passage →
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. — read the full passage →
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →
But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given to her for a covering.
But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
He answered them, “He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise.”
but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
“Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!
If you come across a bird’s nest on the way, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs, and the hen sitting on the young, or on the eggs, you shall not take the hen with the young.
“‘You shall keep my statutes. “‘You shall not cross-breed different kinds of animals. “‘You shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed; “‘neither shall there come upon you a garment made of two kinds of material.
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Don’t love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him.
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →
In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →
Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded;
and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;
Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;
who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →
For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another. — read the full passage →
For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →
Did you suffer so many things in vain, if it is indeed in vain?
When therefore you assemble yourselves together, it is not the Lord’s supper that you eat. — read the full passage →
For this cause the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the angels.
For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.
Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.
But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages, but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
Don’t let him who eats despise him who doesn’t eat. Don’t let him who doesn’t eat judge him who eats, for God has accepted him.
One man has faith to eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.
Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. — read the full passage →
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. — read the full passage →
Now John himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
“Come down, and sit in the dust, virgin daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground without a throne, daughter of the Chaldeans: for you shall no more be called tender and delicate. — read the full passage →
It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.
Moreover Yahweh said, “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking to trip as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;
the captain of fifty, the honorable man, the counselor, the skilled craftsman, and the clever enchanter.
She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.
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