Eldress Rowe Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Women dressing in fancy clothing threaten to compromise the church's witness in Ephesus because it drew attention to them and away from the message. It could have cause the poor who could not afford such dress to feel as if they were out of place and did not belong. We should still have standard today rather than allowing people to come to church dressed as if they are going to a party or a carnation ball. Goudy dressing still distract from the service as dose dressing provocatively. God has called His people to holiness and set them a part for his service and we should dress as becoming holiness and not as the world who knows not God or the things of God. We have been set apart from the world and our dress as well as our living should reflect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clelie Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Paul taught the church in Ephesus to show love and to put on the new man. By dressing up in a church assembly it’show off one’s attitude which is not showing love but of pride or status . This attitude is contrary to what Paul taught about walking. In love,wisdom and light . In the present church attendance women should be aware than dressing up is much an attitude of selfishness, not considering that our apparel could be a source of temptation either to man or woman .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funmilayo Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Q4. (1 Timothy 2:9-10) How did women dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church's witness in Ephesus? How do we apply the principle of Paul's directive in twenty-first century churches without instituting a new legalism? *Women's dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church's witness by drawing attention to themselves rather than Christ. *The principle of Paul's directive can be applied in the 21st century churches without instituting a new legalism through modelling & teaching i.e. we teach what we practice or do like our Lord Jesus Christ always did during his earth walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Q4. Paul was concerned because some women were wearing expensive clothes and accessories. This was done to show to others that they were doing well and could afford nice things. This should not have been the motive for dressing to go to church, it may make others feel uncomfortable because they were poor, and give them a sense of not being able to ‘fit in’! It also shows wrong motives for going to church. If one is so concerned about showing off their status in life, can they really be coming to worship God, will they have spent time in prayer and reading scripture before they came?? As women we need to dress modestly and with taste. What we wear depends on the culture and customs of the country and area we live in. I do think it is important to keep ourselves smart and nicely dressed. I think we do a disservice to the Lord if we appear to neglect our looks and how we dress and as a result look old fashioned and frumpy. I don’t mean we need to spend a lot of money but I think it is important to keep our hair nicely cut and cared for, and to be reasonably up to date with our clothes. These things can be done on a tight budget. It is honouring to the Lord to present ourselves clean, and well turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolaas A.P. Mostert Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Q4. (1 Timothy 2:9-10) How did women dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church's witness in Ephesus? In those days many of the women would have been slaves, unable to afford such clothing, such an act of pretentious display of wealth would have been offensive, in poor taste, and accentuated the divide between the rich and the poor. How do we apply the principle of Paul's directive in twenty-first century churches without instituting a new legalism? This was purely a reminder to the upper-class woman to be sensitive what they are wearing, because there are woman that is not so fortunate to dress like them. In the twenty-first century we still have that groups of the rich and the poor, as long as the woman dress in fancy dress it must not be a over-do meaning look like a "Christmas tree". GOD is looking into the inwards appearance, while man looks or see immediately the outwards appearance. As long as that woman's heart is connected with GOD, is their for the right reason and and dress with that fancies but in an elegant way I see nothing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Q4. (1 Timothy 2:9-10) How did women dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church's witness in Ephesus? How do we apply the principle of Paul's directive in twenty-first century churches without instituting a new legalism? A4. Paul’s teaching to the women in Ephesus was to encourage them to appear decently as regards their clothing and hair dressing. They needed to be descent so as not to distract others or seduce the males among them. The principle should apply in today’s era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Edwards Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Women in the Ephesian church needed to concentrate on being salt of the earth instead of calling attention to themselves. The focus of the local assembly is on Christ Jesus, not starting divisions, and arguing over endless gnostic philosophical subjects, including coming to the church services dressed in inappropriately. Apostle Paul believed and preached that the church is the Mystical Body of Christ. He wanted the female members of the Church to spend their time and resources doing good deeds; they were in Christ, they put on the Baptismal robes, the old life of ostentatious clothing, and hairstyles---were history. Having a sensible dress code is in order. Coming to church in beach wear or athletic clothing are not appropriate. We need not be like the Amish or conservative Mennonites. We need to look clean and neat and dress in accordance with the local church standards. Men should not being wearing beach wear not ladies wearing outfits more appropriate for a picnic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 It was only the rich women that could dress in fancy clothes so that would set themselves aside and make them look more important than the poor women. We are in church to learn about God but if there is this division in the church then that will be on their minds rather than learning about God. We all know what is appropriate for dress and we should dress that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Q4. (1 TIMOTHY 2:9-10) How did women dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church's witness in Ephesus? How do we apply the principle of Paul's directive in twenty-first century churches without instituting a new legalism? In the church at that time there were women who were very poor and even slaves. They could not afford lavish and expensive dress styles. Those who dressed excessively would have caused divisions in the church. I think this could also apply in our churches today - expensive dress styles could be the cause of unnecessary jealousies and divisions. A proper dress code for all is a mark of respect for our Lord. I imagine extremes must be carefully avoided and we should all dress according to norms of decency. So, I don’t think it is necessary to go overboard and insist on instituting strict dress codes. Women should dress modestly and discreetly, not drawing attention to themselves. Our external garments are not that important; we should rather radiate the fruit of the Spirit. Of course, it is good to take care of oneself and look one's best, but still, what is more important is inner beauty (Prov 31:30). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Grant Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Q4. (1 Timothy 2:9-10) How did women dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church's witness in Ephesus? How do we apply the principle of Paul's directive in twenty-first century churches without instituting a new legalism? 1. Women were more concerned about how they looked rather than about worshiping the Lord threatened the church, because their dressing habits also distracted other people from worshiping the correct way. 2. We should dress sensible when we go to church, not over dressing, under dressing or wearing to much makeup. When people are distracted by paying more attention to a woman rather than the preacher because of the way a person is dressed, it is wrong. That is not what the Lord wants. He wants you to come to church to worship him, not someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenore Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 It's a level of humility that God is requiring of us. It makes me feel a bit sick to see people like pastors wear flashy things to show off. There's nothing wrong with quality or even expensive things, but it's more about your heart and remaining humble and that everything you have is because of the glory of God. I'm thinking this is also tied to giving, women are to be godly so that involves being generous. She should always be looking for a way to give good gifts to people and bless them. Not to be selfish and keep things for herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crissy464 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 With the women dressing all up was a distraction in the church away from God. in Pauls day modesty was important because the Jewish and Hellenistic traditions associated extravagant female styles with sexual promiscuity among Jesus. I think that when people dress up fancy they are competing against other members of the church, instead of coming to the church to worship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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