Wearing Make-Up and Jewelry

IS WEARING MAKE-UP AND JEWELRY BIBLICAL?

Genesis 35:2-4 – When preparing to go before God, Jacob’s household washed, changed their garments, and gave what two things to Jacob?

Gen 35:2 – Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:

Gen 35:3 –  And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.

Gen 35:4 – And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in their hand, and all their earrings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem.

Note: When Jacob’s family was coming to God He asked them to “change your garments” when we become Christians should be change our garments too? What I find interesting is in verse 4 the Bible calls their clothing and earrings “strange gods”. That reminds me of the 1st commandment.

WHAT DID THE LORD COMMAND ISRAEL TO TAKE OFF AT HOREB?

Exod. 33:5 – For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.

Exod. 33:6 – And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by the mount Horeb.

WHY DID THESE PEOPLE HAVE EARRINGS?

Judges 8:24 – And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)

Note: In case you didn’t know the Ishmaelites were a wicked pagan people. The reason why they had earrings was because they were pagan.

WHEN JEHU WAS COMING TO KILL JEZEBEL WHAT DID SHE DO WHEN SHE HEARD THE NEWS?

2 Kings 9:30 – And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.

2 Kings 9:31 – And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?

Note: If you aren’t familiar Jezebel in the Bible she was a harlot that killed many of God’s prophets (1Kings 18:4, Caused Israel to worship the Sun god Baal (1 Kings 16:30-32), and tried to kill Elijah (1 Kings 19:1-2). My point is she was a very wicked woman who seduced many of God’s people into worshiping strange gods and she killed many more. When she found out Jehu was coming to kill her “she painted her face, and tired her head”. She got her hair all pretty and put on make-up so she could seduce Jehu into not killing her. He ended up killing her anyways. My friend, the Bible does talk about make-up and jewelry but the examples it gives of them are not worn by God’s people.

Hosea 2:13 – And I will visit upon her the days of Baalim, wherein she burned incense to them, and she decked herself with her earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith the LORD.

Note: A common theme in the Bible, when dealing with jewels and jewelry, is when women put them on is when “she went after her lovers” such as the story of Jezebel. Also the Bible describes the wearing of jewelry as “and forgat me, saith the LORD.” A pastor once told me, a common thing he noticed when his female church members were going through some severe and serious spiritual struggles with the Lord, at the same time was when they began to put on make-up and jewelry again. He noticed a connection and this verse says we are forgetting God by putting on jewels.

Revelation 17:4 – “And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:”

Note: She is described with bright, bold, and diverse colors. This harlot wears jewelry of all sorts. Everything she is wearing would cost a fortune to afford. You mentioned “does that mean we don’t wear expensive clothes anymore?” Yes. Now you can take this too far and buy old beat up poor looking clothing. Remember “we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor. 5:20) and a kingdom that “is not of this world” (John 18:36). We are to look clean, healthy, and presentable in this life. But at the same time we are stewards of God’s money. God owns “the cattle upon a thousand hills” (Ps. 50:10). In other words NOTHING WE OWN REALLY BELONGS TO US, GOD OWNS IT. THAT INCLUDES OUR MONEY. He expects us to be economic with the talent of money he has entrusted to our care. If we are spending extra money on more expensive clothing that may not even be more durable but are simply “name brands” or fashionable but not practical when otherwise the money saved could go to feeding the hungry clothing the naked or doing our part in furthering the gospel to the world then we are wasting God’s talent of money on the things of this earth. Jesus gave a parable on this subject in Matthew 25:25-26. But what I’m saying is: be practical, search for ways you could save money and put it to a better use for God’s service, many blessings will come out of not spending extra money on costly clothing and jewelry like the women of Rev 17 has done.

NOW LET’S LOOK AT THE SIMPLICITY IN CLOTHING WORN BY GOD’S TRUE CHURCH REPRESENTED BY THE WOMAN IN CHAPTER 12

Rev 12:1 – And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:

Note: You don’t see jewels, make-up, complex apparel, or tattoos on her forehead. (Rev 17:5).

Jeremiah 4:30 – “…though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair…”

Note: THE BIBLE ASSOCIATES COSMETICS AND JEWELRY WITH THE VAIN WORLDLINESS OF THE WICKED.

WHY IS GOD SO SERIOUS ABOUT DRESS?

Because you remind him of someone.

Eze. 28:13 – Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.

Note: Lucifer was covered with all the gems we want to cover ourselves with.

Eze. 28:14 – Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.

Eze. 28:15 – Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

Note: When God put jewelry on Lucifer he was perfect. He was the most beautiful creature God created. Lucifer didn’t have to take the gems from the ground and put them on himself like we do.

Eze 28:17 – “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.

Note: Because Lucifer thought he was beautiful he became vain and proud. It’s like what Javed Simmonds said. Because of the beauty of Lucifer he began to feel exalted even to a point he began to worship himself and wanted others to worship him (Isaiah 14:12-14). Just like us when we wear certain clothes and expensive jewelry many of us start thinking more about ourselves throughout the day than we usually would. NOT TO MENTION HOW MUCH TIME WE SPEND LOOKING IN THE MIRROR. There’s no easy way to say this but women struggle with this more than men. But we have counsel in the Bible about beholding ourselves in the mirror.(James 1:22-25). Verse 25 says a 4 step process  of receiving God’s blessing and the first step is to “looketh into the perfect law of liberty” Which we know the 10 commandments are an expression of God’s character. 2 Corinthians 3:18 gives us an important principal that whatever we are beholding we WILL become changed by.It’s no different when spend hours of our life staring at a  mirror before getting ready for the day or a big event. When you behold self yourself will come out and you will be changed not into the image of God but into the image of the natural fleshly fallen state of humanity. (Romans 1:23-25)

WHAT SHOULD A CHRISTIAN ADORN THEMSELVES WITH?

1 Pet. 3:3 – Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

1 Pet. 3:4 – But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Note: Adorn yourself with “the hidden man of the heart.” It is much more valuable to have a beautiful character on the inside that it is for all the beauty of make-up, jewels, and fashion for this is all very vain according to the Bible. But often in relationships people get these two mixed up. They let themselves be guided and geared by outward appears and beauty, “lust at first sight.” Then afterwards if they consider at all the character of the individual. They are led by impulse and physical attraction rather in principal and the “hidden man of the heart” with characteristics such as “a meek and quiet spirit.” If this is “in the sight of God of great price” then how much more would this be in the sight of a Godly man. But the devil wants to flip the two around and misplace their correct position.

Isaiah 3:16-4:4 – Provides a very revealing list of worldly decorations which the Lord rebukes among the daughters of Zion. In verse 9 He says, “The shew of their countenance doth witness against them.” I would REALLY encourage you to take the time to read these verses in your personal journey to finding your answers. As always don’t forget to pray before you do so.

WHAT MOTIVE IS BEHIND THE DRESS OF THE WORLD?

Mat 23:5 – But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

WHAT HAS GOD’S GRACE BEEN GIVEN TO TEACH US?

Tit 2:11 – For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

Tit 2:12 – Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

WHY DID JESUS GIVE HIMSELF FOR US?

Tit 2:14 – Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

HOW DID PAUL INDICATE THAT IT WAS WITH GLADNESS THAT HE GAVE UP ALL THINGS IN ORDER TO HAVE CHRIST?

Phil 3:8 – Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.

A TRUE CHRISTIAN WILL WANT NOT ONLY TO KEEP GOD’S EXPLICIT COMMANDMENTS, BUT ALSO DO THOSE THINGS HE KNOWS ARE WHAT?

1 John 3:22 – And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

WHATSOEVER IS BORN OF GOD DOES WHAT?

1 John 5:4 – For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

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Water Calculation For Drinking

Drinking water is 1/2 your weight in ounces of what your normal weight is. (not overweight pounds) so If you weigh 140 pounds then you should drink 70 ounces of water daily... PLUS 16 oz. (with 1-2 T fresh lemon juice) the FIRST hour awake to replace what was lost while sleeping.

HOW TO FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH WATER A PERSON IS TO DRINK

A woman weighs 200#, but should weigh 124. She wakes up at 6 am and goes to bed at 10.

STEPS ON HOW TO FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH WATER TO DRINK A DAY

1. Divide 124 by 2 = 62.

2. Subtract 124 from 200 = 76.

3. Take the 76 and divide that by 4 = 19.

4.  Now you add the 62 and 19 which = 81.  This would be your total ounces.

5. Don't forget they should be drinking 16 oz. from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

6. From 7 am to 9 p.m. = 14 hours. Divide your total 81 oz. by 14 which = 5.78, which could be rounded off to 6 oz. They would drink 6 oz. every hour.

7. 6 oz. = 3/4 of a measuring cup.  Have them fill this up, pour into a water bottle, and then mark the line level with a sharpie so they will know to fill up to this line every hour.  HAVE THEM SET A TIMER FOR EVERY HOUR. 

Note: We have people stop their water intake 1 hour before bed and 1 hour after they wake up, because they have to drink their initial 16 oz. of water the first hour. THIS IS WHY WE ARE DIVIDING 14 HOURS AND NOT 16 HOURS.

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Water and Bathing

“…Water treatments are not appreciated as they should be, and to apply them skillfully requires work that many are unwilling to perform. But none should feel excused for ignorance or indifference on this subject…all should become intelligent in its use…” {MH 237.2}

“…Water treatments, wisely and skillfully given...”  {MM 227.1}

“…Let diligent study be united with careful treatments…” {MM 227.2}

INCORRECT WAYS OF BATHING:

• “Invalids have frequently used water injudiciously, especially if they are extremists.

• They may not have a correct knowledge of the use of water.

• They may have used the water too warm, and not reduced the bath sufficiently with cold, to tone up the pores of the skin, which has a debilitating influence upon the system, or

• They may have used the water too cold, and driven the blood from the surface to the internal organs, producing congestion.

• They may have exposed themselves to cold air immediately after bathing. I have known persons to take cold, from which they have never recovered, by

• Sitting in a room without a fire and becoming thoroughly chilled immediately after taking a bath. Many are not benefited by taking baths, because

• They do not practice lying down after a bath and giving nature time to react.

• If they cannot rest at least half an hour after a bath, they should exercise by walking or working to keep from a sense of chilliness, in order for reaction.

“Those who have taken baths carelessly, and have suffered in consequence, receive the impression that it was the bath which injured them, when it was their own injudicious management that produced the bad results.”  {HR, June 1, 1872 par. 15}

She mentions a lot about "warm, cold, and cool" baths.

Hot baths may be used at times as well, but they must have cold rags around their heads, necks, drink water, and not be in for a long time.

Basel, March 30.

Our stay at Geneva was short as A SEVERE COLD CAME UPON ME, making it necessary for me in order to avoid exposure to return to Basel at once.

On my birthday I went to the Sanitarium where I have two rooms to myself, Sarah a room by herself, and W. C. White two rooms for himself. We have every attention and convenience. I HAVE TAKEN BATHS HOT and THEN TONED UP WITH COLD WATER.” 16LtMs, Lt 227, 1901, par. 10

TOOK TWO VERY HOT BATHS in Geneva at the bathhouse which was just across the road from Brother Bourdeau's. I am improving now. Geneva is considered the most wealthy and beautiful place in Switzerland. We saw Mount Blanc from here, rising grand and cold among the mountains. From the one mountain alone water comes from the eternal snows enough to keep or feed the whole Mediterranean. I shall visit these places all again if the Lord will.”  4LtMs, Lt 96, 1886, par. 5

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If you read both Dr. Kellogg's books (#1: The Hygienic Family Physician, pages 115-195 at the following link)

https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/bookviewer?PID=nlm:nlmuid-64220470R-bk#page/122/mode/2up

(use the horizontal tab bar, located beneath the link, to scroll to the pages)

AND pages 33-51 in the green book sold on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Hygienic-Family-Physician-Preservation-Treatment/dp/1722652276

AND #2: John Harvey Kellogg's whole book titled 

'The Uses of Water In Health and Disease'

YOU MAY READ IT ONLINE HERE:

https://archive.org/details/usesofwaterinhe00kell/page/n6

You may purchase it here:

https://www.amazon.com/Uses-Water-Health-Disease-Practical/dp/B008GXHC90

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Walking Verses Running

First of all, we are counseled that WALKING = THE BEST EXERCISE. Counsels on Health, Page 200

Secondly, running produces what is called a “Runner's Heart (enlarged heart)” and “shin splints, arthritis, etc.  We are to take care of the temple, not harm it.

WHEN YOU RUN, YOUR LUNGS FILL UP WITH BLOOD SO FAST THAT THEY CAN'T EMPTY FAST ENOUGH AND VESSELS CAN BURST AND A PERSON CAN DROP DEAD.

NOW, I'm not referring to the “fight or flight” situations that would require running to be necessary such as a dog chasing you or a person seeing their bus taking off, etc.

BUT TO DO THIS ON A REGULAR FOR EXERCISE IS A NO-NO. 

If we FOLLOW the TESTIMONY OF JESUS, His words, that the prophet wrote down, we would be blessed for the bible says, “...believe the prophets and so shall ye prosper.” (2 Chronicles 20:20/end of the verse)

“...The more nearly we come into harmony with God’s original plan, the more favorable will be our position to secure health of body and mind and soul.”  {AH 135.3}

“It is in the order of God that the physical as well as the mental powers shall be trained; but the character of the physical exercise taken should be in complete harmony with the lessons given by Christ to His disciples...”  {CT 281.1} 

CHRIST TOLD HIS DISCIPLES THE FOLLOWING:

“I MUST WALK TO DAY, AND TO MORROW, AND THE DAY FOLLOWING...”  (Luke 13:33)

Nowhere in the Bible do we see running or jogging as our examples...although Paul does refer to the worldly athletes who run for a prize, he's referring to how temperate they are when preparing for the competition. He's not saying that Christians should run.

Now we are to run in “fight or flight” situations.  If a dog is running after you, pray and run, etc.

And the verse that says “...They shall RUN and not be weary...” Is not saying Christians are to run, but if they do run, they won't be weary...think of the last days when you are being chased for your faith....you will run and if you live by the health message and have a relationship with Jesus, when you run, you won't be weary...Amen!!!

I’m now left with the question, “Is running or jogging a SIN, or is it simply not the most effective way to exercise?

We are counseled that we have many things to UNLEARN and much to LEARN AGAIN.

“...They will also have much to unlearn and much to learn again...” (EW 67.2)

And so we have to be careful in how we present things to others.

We are also counseled that the more closely we get to Jesus and follow his principles, the more we will be considered “FANATICS”.

“God’s servants must arm themselves with the mind of Christ. They must not expect to escape insult and misjudgment. They will be called ENTHUSIASTS AND FANATICS. But let them not become discouraged. God’s hand is on the wheel of His providence, guiding His work to the glory of His name.” {OFC 267.4} 

“...What if the sincere worker for God should be called a FANATIC? This is the name that those who have been truly devoted to God have ever been called upon to bear...” {RH March 14, 1893, par. 13}

“...They are far behind, and have ridiculed our people as fanatics upon health...” (Te 219.4)

Whenever we teach things to our people, always be sure to have articles to back it up so they can see it's not just the prophet who says this, although we should trust the prophet (for it is the words of Christ) whether there is an article or not

AS FAR AS RUNNING BEING A SIN OR NOT:

Anything that brings an unhealthy situation to the body is a sin. Any violation of God's health laws is the same as breaking the 10 Commandments. If we have been told that nothing can take the place of walking and there are health articles showing that running is actually harmful to the body, then why would we want to run/jog instead of walk?

NOW ONCE AGAIN, there are cases where running may be necessary.  That's not what's being referred to here.

However, I'm not going to go around and tell people that it's a sin to run for we have no “straight forward” quote that says so. BUT, I will weigh the evidence out and see that it is not the best and we are counseled to take care of our temples and if we don't, then we are willfully violating our body temples, which that in itself is a sin.

“Every law governing the human machinery is to be considered just as truly divine in origin, in character, and in importance as the word of God. Every careless, inattentive action, any abuse put upon the Lord’s wonderful mechanism, by disregarding His specified laws in the human habitation, is a violation of God’s law...”

It is as truly a sin to violate the laws of our being as it is to break the Ten Commandments. To do either is to break God’s laws...”  {CD 17.2-.3}

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