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Adventistische Schriften über: "What does Ellen White say about women wearing head coverings in the congregation, similar to how Paul addresses it?"
Answer
In the available documents there are no specific instructions from Ellen White regarding women wearing head coverings in accordance with Paul's teachings. The texts instead generally emphasize that God desires a clear distinction between the clothing of men and women and that Christian women should present themselves in modest attire without ornamentation. Ellen White highlights that the disregard of biblical principles of modesty often represents a greater problem than specific forms of clothing.
Principles of Dress and Modesty
God has provided that there should be a clear distinction between the clothing of men and women, and has deemed this matter important enough to give explicit instructions; for the same clothing worn by both sexes would cause confusion and greatly promote criminality. If the Apostle Paul were alive and saw women professing godliness and wearing this style of dress, he would pronounce a rebuke. “Likewise, women should adorn themselves in modest clothing, with modesty and sobriety; not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel; but (what is fitting for women who profess godliness) with good works.” The mass of professing Christians completely disregards the apostles’ teachings and wears gold, pearls, and costly clothing.
Importance of Biblical Principles
What Ellen White essentially said was this: Brothers, you have not only set aside Sister White, you have ignored the Bible. You are not able to appreciate my words as long as you continue to ignore God's Word. Put the most important thing first. Begin to obey God's Word as you should. Then, and only then, will you be able to understand and appreciate my counsel.
- Modesty in Dress Ellen White
- Gender Distinction in Clothing
- Biblical Principles of Women's Clothing
Original Sources (English)
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