DAILY MANNA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018
RIGHT CONDUCT BEFORE GOD
TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 2:9-15
Key Verse: “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 (1 Timothy 2:9)_
Sometimes, we act as if we know how best to worship God acceptably, and even set up such pattern thereby throwing away what He has prescribed. We assure ourselves that we are acting in good conscience, that our intentions are noble, and therefore expect that God will accept our way, and disregard His just and Holy standard. You may win wide applause for such actions but remember, that “which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
Some women in the church in Ephesus had somehow chosen to comport themselves in ways that Paul the apostle considered inappropriate and unacceptable. They thought that they would influence their unbelieving husbands to accept Jesus Christ and gain respect in the community through their appearance. In the process, they misplaced the priorities set by God who value Christ-like character far more than outward beauty. They were not grounded in the doctrine of Christ; as such, they became easy preys to false teachers who prioritise on the outward appearance over the inner spiritual experience.
The Apostle’s instructions here deal with specific problems the Ephesian church or churches in similar situation. He counselled them to adorn a meek, quiet, gentle, modest and loving character and not the loud display of Jewellery, cosmetics and fashion.
God expects us to worship Him in holiness and sobriety. There is no room for frivolity or disorderliness. We must patiently and quietly imbibe the word of God than rush to speak and teach in church. For our worship to be acceptable to God, we must shun anything that could draw attention away from Him.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: In worship, do all things decently and orderly.
COVER to COVER: LEVITICUS 19-21.
PONDER:
1. The vanities and virtues of human heart are often visible in the adornment of a person. If God is only interested in our heart, the Holy Spirit would not have given us this passage.
2. The principle of Christian adornment is outlined here emphatically. *NOT WITH* is a command not a suggestion. v9.
3. It is always good to stick to principles. Modest apparel = principle of *modesty*. Shamefacedly = principle of *reverence for others and dignity*. No costly array= principle of *simplicity*. Expensive dressings are forbidden, including things that attract attention to self and not Christ, like expensive, unnatural hairdo and decoration of the hair, gold and pearls. The list is open ended.
4. Women should not preach in the church without the permission of the pastor of the church. The principle is the principle of *submission* v11-15.
5. Irrespective of present day opinions and tendencies, the Bible is final for heaven bound Christians.
1. The vanities and virtues of human heart are often visible in the adornment of a person. If God is only interested in our heart, the Holy Spirit would not have given us this passage.
2. The principle of Christian adornment is outlined here emphatically. *NOT WITH* is a command not a suggestion. v9.
3. It is always good to stick to principles. Modest apparel = principle of *modesty*. Shamefacedly = principle of *reverence for others and dignity*. No costly array= principle of *simplicity*. Expensive dressings are forbidden, including things that attract attention to self and not Christ, like expensive, unnatural hairdo and decoration of the hair, gold and pearls. The list is open ended.
4. Women should not preach in the church without the permission of the pastor of the church. The principle is the principle of *submission* v11-15.
5. Irrespective of present day opinions and tendencies, the Bible is final for heaven bound Christians.
HYMN: Let others see Jesus in you (GHS 49)
While passing thro' this world of sin,
and others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within;
Let others see Jesus in you.
and others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within;
Let others see Jesus in you.
Refrain:
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you.
Keep telling the story, be faithful and true;
Let others see Jesus in you.
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you.
Keep telling the story, be faithful and true;
Let others see Jesus in you.
2. Your life's a book before their eyes,
They're reading it thro' and thro'
Say, does it point them to the skis,
Do others see Jesus in you?
They're reading it thro' and thro'
Say, does it point them to the skis,
Do others see Jesus in you?
Refrain
3. Then live for Christ both day and night,
Be faithful, be brave and true,
and lead the lost to life and Christ.
Let others see Jesus in you.
Be faithful, be brave and true,
and lead the lost to life and Christ.
Let others see Jesus in you.
Refrain
PRAYER POINT:
1. Lord, I consecrate to put your glory and please you as my primary considerations for my dressings.
2. Lord, i give up all the love for dressing to attract attention and human praise.
3. Lord, let the virtues of Christ dominate the lives of your children in the church against the modern day vanities.
4. Lord, release faith and biblical convictions that overcome the world into the heart of our youths and ladies in the church.
1. Lord, I consecrate to put your glory and please you as my primary considerations for my dressings.
2. Lord, i give up all the love for dressing to attract attention and human praise.
3. Lord, let the virtues of Christ dominate the lives of your children in the church against the modern day vanities.
4. Lord, release faith and biblical convictions that overcome the world into the heart of our youths and ladies in the church.
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