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BIBLE WARDROBES AND THE CHRISTIAN WOMAN’S SPIRITUAL CLOTHING – Lesson 9 – THE HARLOT’S WARDROBE

Posted on October 25, 2018March 21, 2019 by BETH

Lesson 9 – THE HARLOT’S WARDROBE

And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart (Pro. 7:10).

According to the reading, this woman had the attire of a harlot, which was gaudy and flaunting to set off her beauty so that she might trap the unwary, void of understanding (Prov. 7:7). Perhaps she was painted like Jezebel or she may even have gone with her shoulders and bosom bare—showing “just the right amount of cleavage” for appeal. She does not seem to be a common harlot; because she was, according to her own testimony, a married woman, and kept house (Pro. 7:19). Whether her claims were true or false, they were calculated to prevent any suspicion that her lovers were cohabiting with a common harlot. Either way we see she was subtle of heart. In stark contrast, purity of heart will show itself in modesty which becomes women professing godliness; however, this woman had no semblance of purity (1 Tim. 2:10).

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EVERYTHING YOU WEAR SAYS SOMETHING…

Posted on April 9, 2016April 9, 2016 by BETH

Everything you wear says something about who you are and what is in your heart. While most women would not verbalize this, or even think about it, they want people to look at them. They want others, particularly men, to think they are beautiful. Today, people spend countless hours at the gym and tons of money to make their bodies look a certain way. Most of the time people say that diet and exercise are for their health, but if their hearts were exposed, it is really about 10% for their health and 90% so they can look good (true of both men and women). They have been told since the time of childhood that princesses are beautiful and wicked stepsisters are ugly. From almost the moment of birth, little girls are taught that so much of their value is found in their looks.

Beauty= good
Ugly = bad

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WHAT IS GAMBLING? (Part 4)

Posted on December 5, 2013March 26, 2014 by BETH

The Issue is NOT:

If it is fun or not.
The possibility of winning.
The legalization by the civil authorities.
Will it provide for revenue?
Who is doing it.
What your opinion is about it.
A personal like or dislike.
If the money is used for some good cause.
If it saves me from paying more taxes.

THE ISSUE IS:

Does the Bible authorize it?
Is it Scriptural?
Are there precepts that either condemn or authorize gambling?

Closing Observation:

The Bible does not mention the word “Gamble.” There are many principles that must be applied.

The principle does not vary with the amount.
- Matching pennies or marbles for keeps
- Blackjack for $1,000s or a $1.00 Lottery ticket
- The principles are the same.
There are three proper ways for property to change ownership.The Bible principles teach us that gambling is – “The placing at risk what is not yours in a greedy, lazy (unwilling to work) attempt to obtain material things from others with evil fruit and loss of self-control as the result.”
- Labor agreement
- Fair exchange
- Gift
The Scriptures teach us that gambling is: The placing at risk what is not yours in a greedy, lazy (unwilling to work) attempt to obtain material things from others with evil fruit and loss of self-control as the result.

WHAT IS GAMBLING (Part 3)

Posted on December 4, 2013March 26, 2014 by BETH

What is Wrong With Gambling?

It violates the “Christian Work Ethic”.
1. Genesis 3:19 “In the sweat of thy face.”
2. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 “No work, no eat.”
3. Ephesians 4:28 ‘Work to have to give”
Violates the Principles of Stewardship
1. God Owns It AllAll living things are God’s Psalm 50:10-12
  1. Genesis 14:19-20
  2. Deuteronomy 10:14
  3. Psalm 24:1
  4. Psalm 89:11
2. All money is God’s Haggai 2:8
3. The souls of all men are God’s Ezekiel 18:4
4. The bodies of all men are God’s I Corinthians 6:19-20
5. God Expects Stewards to Be:
  1. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Faithful
  2. 1 Corinthians 4:1 Responsible
  3. Matthew 25:26 Not Slothful
  4. Matthew 25:21, 22 Diligent
Greed (Something for nothing)
1. 1 Timothy 3:3, 8
2. Jude 11
3. Titus 1:7, 11
4. 1 Peter 5:2
Lazy (Slothful, Sluggard)
1. Romans 12:11
2. Hebrews 6:12
3. Matthew 25:26
4. Proverbs 18:9
Habit forming (Self-control)
1. 2 Peter 1:6
2. 2 Timothy 3:3
3. 1 Corinthians 6:12
4. Galatians 5:23
Evil Trees Produce Evil Fruit.
1. Matthew 7:16-17
2. What are the fruits of gambling?
  1. Cheating
  2. Deceit, lying
  3. Alcohol
  4. Violence
  5. Stealing
  6. Murder
  7. Divorce
  8. Poverty
  9. Neglected families
  10. Suicide

1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from evil appearances
Romans 12:9 Hate what is evil
Love of Money
1. 1 Timothy 6:9-10
2. Note: “Money” is not evil. But the “love” for money is wrong.
Violates the “Golden Rule”
1. Iron Rule = Yours is mine and I will take it.
2. Silver Rule = Mine is mine and I will keep it.
3. Golden Rule = Mine is yours. I will share it.
4. Does the gambler want his opponent to win?
5. Is he gaining at the expense of all others involved?