Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Peter 3:3, 4.
In dress, as in all things else, it is our privilege to honor our Creator. He desires our clothing to be not only neat and healthful, but appropriate and becoming…. Our appearance in every respect should be characterized by neatness, modesty, and purity….
Our clothing, while modest and simple, should be of good quality, of becoming colors, and suited for service.
Chaste simplicity in dress, when united with modesty of demeanor, will go far toward surrounding a young woman with that atmosphere of sacred reserve which will be to her a shield from a thousand perils.
It is right to buy good material and have it carefully made. This is economy. But rich trimmings are not needed, and to indulge in them is to spend for self-gratification money that should be put into God’s cause…. Practice economy in your outlay of means for dress.
When the mind is fixed upon pleasing God alone, all the needless embellishments of the person disappear.
He [Jesus] will send the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness into the soul, which will impart beauty and fragrance to the spiritual life. He will give to the character the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
It is right to love beauty and to desire it; but God desires us to love and seek first the highest beauty, that which is imperishable. No outward adorning can compare in value or loveliness with that “meek and quiet spirit,” the “fine linen, white and clean,” which all the holy ones of earth will wear. This apparel will make them beautiful and beloved here, and will hereafter be their badge of admission to the palace of the King.
The Faith I Live By p. 243
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Prayer Requests
—-Ron is having out-patient surgery tomorrow. Please keep him in prayer. Rose
—-Please pray for my mother-in-law. For four years she has experienced so much pain. Please pray for the pain to go away. Brieanna
—-My husband Charles and I are requesting urgent prayer for his dad, also Charles (senior). He’s been in the hospital for a surgery where he should have been discharged after just a few days with a good prognosis. He has instead been in the hospital in the PCU for over 2 weeks and just this morning was transferred to ICU, and without a miracle at this point he very well may not make it. So prayers for his healing according to God’s will are very much requested and appreciated!! Also prayers that God will come very near to his heart to provide comfort and also to strengthen his faith that it may be strong during this difficult and trying time. Kelley
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Note: There will be no devotional tomorrow and perhaps the rest of the week.
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Beauty that Endures