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(6) Long hair is a shame for a man but is a womans glory. . * Our dress reveals to others our commitments and beliefs. Things like: Why base our identity on the outward man? Perfume has always been considered part of a chaste, modest womans attire in a way that makeup has not. (3) Jewelry w; is used as a wedding token, with the bride and groom adorning themselves for each other (Genesis 24:22, 47; Song of Solomon 1:10-17; Isaiah 61:10; Jeremiah 2:32). Some say out-ward appearance is irrelevant because, Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart (I Samuel 16:7). While Apostolic Pentecostals' standards regarding women's attire and hair are more noticeable, they do have standards to which men must adhere as well. . 12John Leo, The Comeback of Womanly Wiles, Time Magazine, January 30, 1984, p. 82. Then in verse 17 he says "I do not praise you" followed by teaching on the Lord's supper and spiritual gifts (which they were misusing). Even gold itself or gold colored metal can possibly have other functional uses such as in watches, glasses, and teeth. It does not imply that wrath and doubting are permissible if the men have holy hands too. (3) God moved on His people to dedicate to His service the jewelry they acquired (Exodus 35:22; Numbers 31:50-54). Donald Guthrie, The Pastoral Epistles, Vol. Like most Pentecostals, they do not use alcohol or tobacco. At first, there was some nervousness and embarrassment, covered up by hesitant humor. It means she arranged her hair elaborately and apparently put ornaments on her head or in her hair. According to the holy magic hair doctrine, if a woman cuts her hair, she loses her identity as an "apostolic woman," loses authority in the spiritual realm, and puts herself and her family at risk. Why be ashamed of what we are? They base this teaching on a literal interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, which includes admonitions such as "every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head" and "if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? This passage tells us that if a woman refuses to wear a covering. When David saw Bathsheba bathing, he yielded to the temptation to commit adultery (II Samuel 11:1-5). Sproul. Pretty much, Apostolic standards for women! It is important for Christians to appear to be holy and godly in front of others. 7Nelsons Expository Dictionary of the Old Testament, Merrill Unger and William White (eds.) We basically presented this point of view in In Search of Holiness. Since the primary effect of makeup is to highlight sex appeal, we reject makeup as immodest. Thayer defined the adjective form as curbing ones desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate. * What would Jesus do? Here are some questions to consider in making this evaluation: *What is my motive for wearing it? Having uncut hair is a sign of submission to God, and gives them "power." This concept is tied together with a whole litany of "holiness standards" that women have to meet in order to be considered saved, and members in good standing in these churches. The Corinthian church was in the middle of a controversy about the roles of men and women and the proper order of authority within the church.