Counsel Concerning Dress
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of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy
women also, ... adorned themselves.”
Many look upon these injunctions as too old-fashioned to be worthy
of notice; but He who gave them to His disciples understood the
dangers from the love of dress in our time, and sent to us the note of
warning. Will we heed the warning and be wise?
Those who are truly seeking to follow Christ will have conscien-
tious scruples in regard to the dress they wear; they will strive to meet
the requirements of this injunction [
1 Peter 3:3-5
] so plainly given by
the Lord
Self-denial in dress is a part of our Christian duty. To dress plainly,
abstaining from display of jewelry and ornaments of every kind, is in
keeping with our faith
Many need instruction as to how they should appear in the assembly
for worship on the Sabbath. They are not to enter the presence of God
in the common clothing worn during the week. All should have a
special Sabbath suit, to be worn when attending service in God’s
house.
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While we should not conform to worldly fashions, we are not to
be indifferent in regard to our outward appearance. We are to be neat
and trim, though without adornment. The children of God should be
pure within and without
Especially should the wives of our ministers be careful not to depart
from the plain teachings of the Bible on the point of dress. Many look
upon these injunctions as too old-fashioned to be worthy of notice; but
He who gave them to His disciples understood the dangers from the
love of dress in our time and sent to us the note of warning. Will we
heed the warning and be wise? Extravagance in dress is continually
increasing. The end is not yet. Fashion is constantly changing, and
our sisters follow in its wake, regardless of time or expense. There
is a great amount of means expended upon dress, when it should be
returned to God the giver
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Child Guidance, 415, 416
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Testimonies for the Church 3:366
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Testimonies for the Church 6:355
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Testimonies for the Church 4:630, 631