Hard as a rock

[collegegirl]

Pretty clever huh? Especially when I am going to be talking about stones. :D I happen to like jewelry. I try not to overdo it, and usually just wear 2-3 pieces, (ring-necklace-bracelet, watch has stopped). I love walking into a jewelry store, especially the higher-end ones, where you have all of these incredible pieces. I happen to like the simpler pieces, not the ones that have like 200 tiny diamonds to where it looks like the piece is all white in certain areas, but rather the ones with bigger, but less stones. Simplicity is Elegance. I love rich, clean, bright stones, and I like gold. Any one else?

[blessed]

i don't wear jewelry

[esther]

i agree. simplicity is beauty. i also wear jewelries (necklace, bracelets) but only modest or simple ones not elaborate ..before i also wear a ring but had stopped doing so coz i said to myself the next ring that i will be wearing will be my wedding band. if ever i get married, that is. :D so now my hands are bare of any ornaments/ring.

but my question is it ok to use jewelries? the bible says something about them but i cant place what verse exactly. ill check later..but i think it's in Timothy...

[All4Jesus]

At our church our minister says it's not ok for young ppl to wear jewellery except when you get or are married. That's all i know but don't know anything about it being in the bible. Personally i don't or want to wear jewellery at this young age.

[All4Jesus]

I don't really know much on this topic or understand.

[blessed]

i think i will look it up cause the teaching in our church is not to wear jewelry, except if your husband gives it to you as a gift.. but there are those who do what they want ... i will see what Bro Branham says about it

[Babyruth]

I know many people that think wearing jewlry is wrong. I don't think it's wrong unless it becomes an obsession or it is for the wrong reasons. I think I've already mentioned but I wear jewelry, but not for others, more for myself. My necklace is from Isreal, from my grandparents. My ring is a grad ring. My watch is a watch, I don't consider it jewelry. My bracelet, when worn, is rubber, not gaudy, but reminds me to live strong. I have other necklaces, and all are from other people, mostly parents, except one.

[collegegirl]

Well, I know Bro. Branham was not objective to a few modest pieces, but he talked about wearing so much that you looked like you just walked out of a 10 cent store with a magnet on.

I TIMOTHY 2:9
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

I believe this is the verse that you are looking for. I am not objective to a few pieces, and mind you, when I wear it, I usually wear 1 ring, a necklace, and a bracelet, and usually not more than that. I don't do two necklaces, but sometimes I do 2 rings, just not on the "special" finger. I usually don't do two rings, though, and now that I am working with food so much, I don't wear braclets, or a watch, because they could get in the food, or caught on a piece of equipment. I don't wear a ring because food could get under it, or I could lose a stone, or even get my ring caught. Sometimes I will wear a necklace under my chef's coat, but usually I do not. I like jewelry, but I try to keep it simple, and not gaudy.

[FreeAtLast]

I personally don´t wear jewelry. But as long as ppl don´t overdo it I am fine with it.

[vpiper]

The question you should ask yourself is Why? I don't see anything wrong with it, and it's between you and God. I personally wear my wedding band, engagement ring and promise ring. I also wear a sports watch, but I don't consider it jewelry. I have necklaces and stuff, but I'm too lazy to pick anything out to wear. just as long as it's tasteful I'm fine with it.

[esther]

yes sis that's the verse i meant. thank you. and i remember now Bro. Branham said something like that..just the simple/modest ones would be fine.

[Babyruth]

I agree, too much is no good. I don't mind if people wear jewelry, as long as it's not to show off or get attention. I wear the few things I do because I like them. My grad ring reminds me to work hard and not give up because I can graduate! My necklace reminds me of my grandparent's trip to Israel, which was special. It also reminds me of Israel and to pray for them, and that my grandparents love me. My Livestrong bracelet reminds me of those who have cancer and have died from it. It reminds me to pray for them, and especially for those who I know that have it. Also, it reminds me to Livestrong for Christ; that I am the only light they have and that I should live strong to show them Christ.

[marichino_freedom]

I have two charm bracelets that i wear sometimes ( they are the Italian charms, not the big, swinging things)...i have a ring that i always wear on my thumb (i have other rings like heirlooms and ones my mom has given me, but they just feel weird on any other fingers.) once and a while i'll wear a necklace but usually never a necklace and bracelet at the same time (sometimes). I have several watches, but I too am lazy to put one on.... :drool:

before i was in the Message, i used to have my ears pierced...several times. I had five in one ear, and four in the other. Now, most of the holes have closed up, but some probably wont, and there are scars there. I saved some of the earings i used to have (for sentimental reasons), but most of them i gave to a friend and to my niece.

[Babyruth]

I have to wear my watch!!!! If I don't I feel soooo lost!!!!!

[blessed]

does your watch have a compass on it ???

[Babyruth]

No, sorry for the wrong impression. I just feel weird when I don't have my watch on. I don't like not knowing what time it is, then I feel lost because I feel stuck in time.

[collegegirl]

Watches get in the way for me. I used to feel the same way, and I have this really cute Pooh Bear watch, but the band has broken several times, and my other watch has stopped, and then I have a pin watch, and a really fancy watch, but usually where I go, there are clocks, so I don't have to worry about wearing one. But I usually try to have one in my purse, atleast.

[blessed]

i have a clock on my cell phone so i really don't wear a watch..and also because the band burst on the one i have...just did not get the time to fix it

[morning_mist]

i like wearing a bracelet more than a necklace...i seldom wear one cause i feel like i am being choke :-p

[marichino_freedom]

I usually rely on my cell phone for the time....it's too convenient

[blessed]

.i seldom wear one cause i feel like i am being choke :-p
i know the feeling sis

[marichino_freedom]

i actually just recently started wearing necklaces. i just never found the time before, even thought i liked to

[blessed]

i really don't like them but i guess its up to the individual but i love shoes i bought this really cute baby blue and white sneakers its really cute:D

[NeedGod]

i love necklaces but i was wondering about earrings. recently, girls in church have been piercing their ears. is that right as i aint sure about it.

[marichino_freedom]

back in the days of the bible, a pierced ear signified a slave....in todays world, i guess a pierced ear would signify a slave to the world.

[blessed]

i love necklaces but i was wondering about earrings. recently, girls in church have been piercing their ears. is that right as i aint sure about it.
Do u go to a message believing church

[chocolateismybestfriend]

i refuse to put holes in my body - its a vessell of worship, its holy.

[chocolateismybestfriend]

but i sure love necklaces - simple pieces of jewelry, also things that have meaning

[chocolateismybestfriend]

i've never heard bro branham talk about earrings in a good way - in fact he once called them stirrups for the devil.
He said they are the mark of a heathen.

Well i sure dont want to be seen as a heathen.

[Sara]

I don't wear jewelry either...

Unless it's a special ocassion.

-really special-

I used to have a ring...

And then...

A brother came up to me...

AND then...

It was horrible.

He had a few quotes and scriptures that well, proved it wrong for me to be wearing it, so... oh yeah, that was the last time you saw me with a ring.

:harhar1:

But, yes, i agree, it's always between you and God.

Keep it simple though...

;)

[Babyruth]

I don't agree with earrings at all. They symbolize being a slave and they are what idol worshippers did and "heathens." I don't want to put in any holes in my body that aren't meant to be there, and I don't want to be an idol worshipper or pagan.

[collegegirl]

Yes, the Bible does talk about it, especially the Jubilee. Every 50 years there was the jubilee, where all slaves were allowed to go free. If they chose not to, they were taken down to the temple and their ear was put up against the doorpost, and a hole was bored into their ear to symbolize a freedom that was never to be had again. Thank the Lord, I don't have any piercings, but I do know many people who do, and have heard of some very strange piercings. The jewelry is pretty, but what it symbolizes isn't. Your body is a temple, and Jesus drove out of the temple anything that wasn't holy and acceptable.

I have heard of people saying stuff like, "well, Rebecca in the Bible did", etc, etc, but that was a different covenant for a different age, and we have a higher revelation, and with that revelation is a responsibility to obey what we have been given. Lord willing, (as all things are), I will never pierce my ears, or do anything of that sort. If you find yourself succoming to the spirit, then you need to separate yourself from the people whom you find it coming from. Satan makes it seem so innocent, but that is the dulling spirit that he has fooled the rest of the world with, but I say, I have been given the truth, and I won't let satan dull my spiritual vision.

[Babyruth]

Amen sister!

[marichino_freedom]

i have to live with the scars of what i did....they wont really ever go away. i had five holes in one ear, four in the other and thankfully, God stopped me from getting my nose done too! (because at one point, that was an idea)

[Babyruth]

Thank the Lord He protected you! I have some friends and aunts that have scars, but it's ok. It was part of God's plan for you.

[marichino_freedom]

i agree....its just a marking of my past

[NeedGod]

Do u go to a message believing church
yes my dear, i do. but people there still do that. even slitted skirts, even though the pastor preaches against it. but God works in strange ways, i know those who are His children will come to Him eventually, even if they have done things now. if God saved me,and i was so far gone into the world, He can save anyone He chooses. praise His Holy name

[marichino_freedom]

amen to that

[esther]

i definitely agree. you cannot change/undo your past or past deeds. what is important is NOW. like for me, my grandma (a devoted catholic) had my ears pierced when i was just around the age of 1-5 years. my parents were new in the faith then. there were times in the past that i really desired to wear earrings even though I know it's not right for me to do so. my grandma owns many pairs of earrings. when i was younger i would go into her room locked the door and try them (each pair of them) :D...i never really have worn them publicly but still the desire to wear is there..i thank the Lord that as I grow in faith, He has taken and is taking all wordly desires from me cause if you are truly born again, you wont have the desire for those things again.

..as for my grandma and for all of my loved ones who are not in the message, I am constantly and earnestly praying for their salvation..that's my GREATEST desire here on earth..i am holding on to what the prophet said, ""All that you ever loved, and all that ever loved you, God has given you Here." - Beyond the Curtain of Time

[NeedGod]

amen esther( you are my namesake by the way) all we can do is pray. i am happy you are growing in the message. we will get to perfection some day, just leave it up to Him to lead us and we will get there. :banana: :o

[marichino_freedom]

a year ago, my sister asked me to wear a pair of pearl earring for her wedding, and i did,but i took them out afterwards

[NeedGod]

um, it doesnt matter what we did last year or even yesterday. even a minute ago. all we have to do is ask Him to forgive us. and He did that before the foundation of the world. we have no sin. amazing grace. dont you all simply Love Him?

[marichino_freedom]

absolutely. there are a few pairs of earrings that i have kept, but it was for "sentimental" reasons...some belonged to relatives, and the pearl earring from my sisters wedding...but i can honestly say i never get tempted to put them in.

when i was in the process of becoming a christian, i had 5 holes in one ear, and 4 in the other (i think i may have mentioned that before), but one day the top one on one ear got very infected ( i cant even describe the pain i was in) and the infection spread down my ear and on to the other ear.....i managed to get them all out and they finally healed, but any time after that i would try to put one in and it would get infected. i learned my lesson quickly, but it was strange because i've had earrings since i was nine.....i think it was God telling me what to do..

[NeedGod]

yeah, He makes us do it by making us willing. well, our pastor once told me when i went to him and told him i wanted to give my life back to God but didnt know the way back, 'if you belong to Him, He will even break your legs to get you back to where you belong if that is what will make you get back. so come back to where you belong before He breaks your legs'. anyway, what i am trying to say is, He wanted you back sis, and He was willing to do anything to get you back. :thumbup:

[marichino_freedom]

i agree...and it was a very painful callling! but soooooo worth it

[blessed]

Isint that so true...he had to break my legs to bring me back. But i don't mind it was worth it ..Thank you Jesus for the broken leg because after you had to hold me and care for me and tend to my wounds and set me back on my feet again :D

[marichino_freedom]

amazing. but some people throw it away. my mom believes in God, but she doesnt go to church, she cuts her hair, wears pants....and she was raised in a pentecostal home. she had a cancer scare, but everything turned out ok. but she didnt go back to church (even though she talked about it)

[redeemed]

when i was in the process of becoming a christian, i had 5 holes in one ear, and 4 in the other (i think i may have mentioned that before), but one day the top one on one ear got very infected ( i cant even describe the pain i was in) and the infection spread down my ear and on to the other ear.....i managed to get them all out and they finally healed, but any time after that i would try to put one in and it would get infected. i learned my lesson quickly, but it was strange because i've had earrings since i was nine.....i think it was God telling me what to do..


I've had this same expeience but luckly i had only one hole in each ear. You're right it's hard to explain the pain and i'd had earings for seven years! (or longer i'm not sure how long but i know at least seven years)

[NeedGod]

amazing. but some people throw it away. my mom believes in God, but she doesnt go to church, she cuts her hair, wears pants....and she was raised in a pentecostal home. she had a cancer scare, but everything turned out ok. but she didnt go back to church (even though she talked about it)
oh, no worries mari, eventually, if we keep praying, they will, if they are predestinated. they cant help it. its uniting time, so they alkl have to come in

[marichino_freedom]

yep, i know! someday

[NeedGod]

yeah, just claim them for the Lord.

[marichino_freedom]

absolutley.