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The Spirit Within: Walking in Our God-Given Authority

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       • ​"Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world." ​"You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." — 1 John 4:4 ​"You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." — 1 John 4:4 • ​"The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in me." ​"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." — Romans 8:11 ​"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." — Romans 8:11 • "My body is the temple of the Lord." ​"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spiri...

IS BRAIDING HAIR AND WEARING JEWELRY A SIN?

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  History of Braided Hair and Jewellery in the Bible IS BRAIDING HAIR AND WEARING JEWELRY A SIN? In Bible times, braided hair and jewellery were common and were often worn as signs of beauty, honour, and wealth. In the New Testament period, some people wore elaborate hairstyles decorated with gold, pearls, and costly ornaments to display their status and attract attention. Because of this, Paul and Peter taught Christians to focus on modesty, good works, and inner beauty rather than outward display. T heir emphasis was on godly character rather than expensive adornment. Teaching on Braided Hair and Jewellery The Bible does not directly say, “Braiding your hair is a sin" or “Wearing jewelry is a sin. " The passages most often discussed are 1 Timothy 2:9–10 and 1 Peter 3:3–4, where Paul and Peter teach that a Christian's beauty should come from good character and godly conduct rather than an excessive focus on appearance. In the first-century Roman world, elaborate hairs...

Pants wearing and the Scriptures

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  In the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the word "breeches" appears only in the Old Testament as sacred linen undergarments worn by priests. The word does not appear in the New Testament . Old Testament Verses (KJV) Exodus 28:42 — "And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness..." Exodus 39:28 — Mentioned as part of the holy garments made for Aaron. Leviticus 6:10 — Worn by the priest when cleaning the altar. Leviticus 16:4 — Worn by the High Priest on the Day of Atonement. Ezekiel 44:18 — Commanded for the priests' attire to prevent sweating . Women, Pants, and Scripture The Bible never mentions "pants" because people in biblical times wore robes and tunics. However, people often reference one key verse on the topic: Deuteronomy 22:5 (KJV) — "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's...