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General PrinciplesHow is it that we can relate truth to life for ourselves; what is it that we must develop and pass on?• Personally know the Word. • Interpret Scripture

correctly.

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General Principles• Ask God for spiritual insight,

wisdom and direction.• Differentiate between

absolutes and principles.• Develop discernment.• Be open to input from

other believers.

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General Principles• Have a heart of submission

to and love for God.• Have a heart of consideration

of and love for others.

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Current IssuesDressMusicDivorce and RemarriageCalvinism/Reformed theologyBible translations

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1 Timothy 2:9-10“Adorn themselves” = order, arrange; beautifyWomen are supposed to order, arrange, beautify themselves

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1 Timothy 2:9-10“in modest apparel” = orderly garmentsWomen are supposed to arrange and beautify themselves with orderly garments

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1 Timothy 2:9-10Is this talking about her actual clothes, the attitudes she has in selecting clothes, or clothing herself with the following qualities?

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1 Timothy 2:9-10“with propriety” = sense of shame, disgrace; attitude of discreet respect toward others; opposite of brash, insolentWomen are supposed to adorn themselves with the garment of discreet respect toward others.

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1 Timothy 2:9-10“and moderation” = sound mind, good judgmentWomen are supposed to adorn themselves with the garment of good judgment.

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1 Timothy 2:9-10“not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing”Women’s adorning garments do not include how they fix their hair, jewelry, or expensive clothes.

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1 Timothy 2:9-10“but what is proper for women professing godliness through good works.”Women are supposed to adorn themselves in a way that is consistent with their intent to honor God by means of their actions.

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A Christian woman’s adornment should be her godly character and actions.A Christian woman’s dress should complement her intent to honor God with her life.

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1 Peter 3:3-4“Do not let your adornment be merely outward…”A woman’s primary adornment should not be what is on the outside (how you fix your hair, jewelry and clothes you wear).

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1 Peter 3:3-4“rather let it be the hidden person of the heart…”A woman’s primary adornment should be what is on the inside.

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1 Peter 3:3-4“a gentle…” = pleasant, mild, not bad-tempered“and quiet spirit” = peaceful, tranquil, not disturbed by circumstances“incorruptible” = does not wear out, wrinkle, fade, decay

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“very precious in the sight of God” = worth more than anything in your closetA woman’s primary adornment is attitudes that have a positive impact on her husband and that are highly valued by God.

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Are clothes important to God?Does Biblical Christianity emphasize items of clothing or the attitudes and character of the person?What is important to you?What are we passing on?

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