What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Biblical Principles for Wearing Jewelry"
Answer
The presented quotations emphasize that biblical principles for wearing jewelry are based on the apostles Peter and Paul, who call Christians to modesty and inner adornment rather than outward splendor. True jewelry, therefore, consists of a gentle and quiet spirit that is of great value before God. Wearing gold, pearls, and fine clothing is seen as an expression of pride and vanity that distracts from following Christ and exerts a false influence on others.
The scriptures exhort self‑denial in the area of dress and warn that outward jewelry can become idolatry if it diverts attention from the worship of God.
Biblical Basis for Abstaining from Jewelry
»Peter gives valuable instruction regarding the attire of Christian women: “Your adornment should not be outward ornamentation—braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing; but it should be the hidden person of the heart, in the imperishable jewelry of a gentle and quiet spirit that is of great value before God.” All that we are called to is the obedience to the directives of God’s Word.«
Warning Against Conforming to Worldly Customs
»The apostle Paul admonishes Christians not to become uniform with the world, but to be transformed by the renewal of the mind. Yet many who claim to be children of God have no scruples about conforming to worldly customs by wearing gold, pearls, and fine clothing. Those who cling to the prohibited jewelry in God’s Word harbor pride and vanity in their hearts. When the mind is directed toward pleasing God alone, all unnecessary embellishment of the person disappears.«
Explicit Instruction Against Wearing Gold
»Here the Lord, through His apostle, speaks expressly against the wearing of gold. The ring that encircles your finger may be very plain, but it is useless, and wearing it has a false influence on others.«
The True Jewelry Before God
»God, who created all that is glorious and beautiful, is a lover of beauty. He shows you how He values true beauty. The adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit is of great worth in His eyes. Should we not earnestly strive to obtain what God regards as more valuable than fine clothing, pearls, or gold? The inner jewelry, the grace of meekness, a spirit in harmony with the heavenly angels, will not diminish our true character dignity.«
Self‑Denial in Dress as a Christian Duty
»Self‑denial in dress is part of our Christian duty. Dressing simply and refraining from displaying jewelry and ornaments of any kind aligns with our faith.«
Jewelry as a Distraction from the Worship of God
»Flashing ribbons and bows, frills and feathers, as well as gold and silver ornaments, is a form of idolatry and wholly unsuitable for God’s holy service. All matters of dress should be strictly supervised by adhering closely to the biblical rule.«
- Gentle and quiet spirit as biblical jewelry
- Clothing and modesty in the New Testament
- Ellen White on jewelry and outward adornment
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