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Originally Posted by thunaer  I am just not sure at this time yet... I consider all scripture, old and new to be relevant for today except when aborgated by further relevation of the new testament.
As for the Silk and purple, I have heard that used metaphorally out of proverbs 31... So I am unsure there...
But I agree modesty, and WHAT is modesty is far more important especially in this day and age.... Even among Reformed Christians this needs to be answered.....
Michael |
Hi,
I hope nothing I said sounded like I don't consider all scripture in both Testaments to be relevant today. I do believe that OT scriptures do need to be read in light of the NT, and while some of them can be applied almost directly, some will only teach general principles instead of strict direct application.
You concern with this verse seems to have strayed from the quote you gave in the original post. As I said earlier, I don't think that is a good interpretation, although it is not the one you seem to be interested in. If you are pushing for application along the lines of christians should not wear strange apparel in the sense of the world's clothing, I think I would agree, though as you have observed, identifying exactly what is the world's clothing is likely to be a whole can of worms.
Regarding silk and purple, I think it is used in scripture as a representation of fine clothing and luxury, I know some commentators have seen its use in certain passages to be representative of spiritual blessings, though I see no reason to take anything other than the literal interpretation of its use in Pr 31. I do believe scriptural modesty does not necessarily entail a 'plain' look... it may look plain in comparison to the world's excesses, but dressing attractively (not in the sexual way of course) is not incompatible with bible modesty.