[seowulf]

1 Peter 3:3-5

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;

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.

5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves....

Take it up with Peter.

[Xenalyte]

What, I can't even braid my hair?

Sheesh. Let Peter come spend some time in Houston in June, with long damp hair dripping down the back of his neck, and let's see how long HIS hair stays unplaited.

[livesbygrace]

Okay, first of all it depends on the translation you choose... New America Standard states:

1 Peter 3:3-4 3Your adornment must not be MERELY external--braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses;
4but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

If this were not the case, he would also be BANNING THE WEARING OF DRESSES!!!

[livesbygrace]

More importantly, you left out the major point in the text... It was about submitting to your husband that he might come to be obedient to the Word of God.

1In the same way, you wives, BE SUBMISSIVE TO YOUR OWN HUSBANDS so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives,

2as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior.

3Your adornment must not be merely external--braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses;

4but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

5For in this way in former times the holy women also,who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, BEING SUBMISSIVE TO THEIR OWN HUSBANDS;

[livesbygrace]

My two cents for the year....
Carry on.....