Thursday, 30 March 2017

#Adorning_The_Doctrine_of_God

Dear Diary,

Why do we use cosmetics/makeup/ornaments? Why do we want to be attractive?
In Titus 2:9-10, the Apostle Paul calls on slaves to submit to their masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not stealing from them but showing all good Faith, so that in every respect they will ADORN the teaching about God our Savior (Berean Study Bible). NIV says, "...make the teaching about God our Savior attractive."
Now, let me pick that phrase, "ADORN the teaching about God our Savior or make the teaching about God our Savior ATTRACTIVE." In the Greek text ADORN is 'kosmeo/kosmosin' from which comes the English word Cosmetic or Make Up. It gives the idea of embellishing, heightening the attractiveness by adding decorations or to make beautiful. Basically, myriad of us especially women, we can't live without makeup. We can't leave the house without it. Why? Because being embellished with ornaments or cosmetic makes us feel attractive.
So, how is this relevant? As Christ's slaves, our habitual practice must continually radiate the beauty of Christ in us. People out there are constantly looking for flaws in professed Christians, so if you are truly a Christian, a Christ-follower, be an ORNAMENT of Christian Faith. Be Someone who lends grace and beauty; adds luster in the society.
I am radiating the beauty of Christ.
Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

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