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Jul. 9, 2009
Can you be modest while braiding your hair and adorning yourself with jewelry?
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. ~ 1 Peter 3:3-4
Q. Does 1 Peter 3:3-4 mean that I can’t wear jewelry or fix my hair if I desire to be modest?
A. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 says, “Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.”
The Greek word for “adorn” in the above verse means “orderly arrangement or decoration”. The apostle wasn’t against them adorning themselves, but was urging them to do so modestly and discreetly.
The Greek for “modest” means “well-ordered, decorous, becoming, of good behavior.” What we wear should not be distracting, but “becoming to you” by not showing off what you have on the outside, as much as it should show what you have on the inside.
When Paul talks about not braiding the hair and wearing the costly garments and jewelry he is referring to how those in his culture would “broider” their hair with gold plates, showing off their riches so that they would receive attention from other people. They were looking for compliments about their appearance. Our job, as godly young women, should be to dress so that the focus is on God rather than you and your beauty. The best adornment or accessory is to perform good works for Jesus!
We can still dress modestly and discreetly while wearing jewelry that is not gaudy, clothing that covers us completely, and maybe light makeup. God made beautiful things such as flowers. They are bright in color and they smell beautifully. In the same way, God made us beautifully. We should compliment that beauty without overdoing it.
And remember, a gentle and quiet spirit lasts longer and is more important to God than physical beauty!
Annalise Metzger
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Annalise is 17 years old and is a beautiful young woman of God! Unlike many of today's teenagers, she doesn't seek to rebel against the authority placed over her by God, but seeks to work alongside those in authority, doing what the Lord would have her to do as a teenager and young adult. She seeks to fulfill, and truly does fulfill, the high expectations set by God, by herself, and by us, her parents. She longs to minister to other teens, showing them how to resist the world's entrapment of rebellion and self-centeredness and how to live a life "worthy of the calling" they have received! We look forward to hearing more from Annalise on how teens can live life for God, setting high expectations for themselves using Scripture as a guide!
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Jun. 20, 2009
Annalise Turns 17! Metzger Photos on the 2nd Generation of Homeschooling Blog
Apr. 20, 2009
High Expectations - Thoughts from Annalise (16) on the Importance of Modesty Part 1
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Q. How can I be modest? Is modesty really important?
A. Most teenagers in the world don’t care how they dress themselves and don’t know what modesty is all about. Modesty is one of the most important things in my life.
1 Timothy 2:9-10 says, “Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.” People will see the real me, when I dress myself in clothes that cover me properly. We should clothe our insides with good works and a pure heart. We should dress modestly by properly clothing ourselves, causing others to look at Jesus in us, rather than seeing our clothes or parts of our bodies that shouldn’t be shown.
Romans 14:13 “…determine this-- not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way.”
I do not want men to fall into sin or to be tempted by my immodesty. I try to dress in a way that is pleasing to God, rather than men.
A good idea to help you dress modestly is to do a mirror check before you leave your room in the morning. When you are all dressed and ready to go, look in the mirror to see if you are covered properly. Make sure to check the front and back of you! Have your mother or father approve your clothing and how you dress. If they tell you that something isn’t proper, then you should listen and change into something else. If your parents do not have a concern for modesty, go to your grandmother or a pastor’s wife and ask her to teach you how to dress for God!
~ Annalise Metzger
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Annalise is 16 years old and is a beautiful young woman of God! Unlike many of today's teenagers, she doesn't seek to rebel against the authority placed over her by God, but seeks to work alongside those in authority, doing what the Lord would have her to do as a teenager and young adult. She seeks to fulfill, and truly does fulfill, the high expectations set by God, by herself, and by us, her parents. She longs to minister to other teens, showing them how to resist the world's entrapment of rebellion and self-centeredness and how to live a life "worthy of the calling" they have received! We look forward to hearing more from Annalise on how teens can live life for God, setting high expectations for themselves using Scripture as a guide!
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Apr. 11, 2009
Being a Servant to Your Siblings - by Annalise Metzger (16) Shares Her Thoughts!
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High Expectations
Pursuits of a Godly Teen
 Being a Servant to Your Siblings
Q. My siblings are annoying! They are so needy. I hate being the oldest in my family. How can you stand being the oldest and a teenager in such a large family?
A. I hear this question often, and even though it’s a common question, the attitude behind it needs to be discussed.
Without siblings, you would be lonely, life would be dull, you’d miss out on close relationships that last a lifetime and your heavenly reward would be lost!
Think for a moment what it would be like if it was just you in your family. No more Johnny or Suzie, but just you. No more socks to put on. No more shoelaces to tie. No more messes to clean up. No more sharing your food. No more cuddles. No more kisses. No more laughs or giggles. No more tiny fingers and toes. No more chances to show them who Jesus is through you!
Matthew 23:11-12 says, “The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
If you want to be the greatest (and who doesn’t?!) you must first be a servant. We are showing characteristics of servant hood when taking care of our siblings’ needs. Through our service to our brothers and sisters we are being humbled, and God will exalt us later on!
Jesus came to earth for us, making Himself nothing, “taking the very nature of a servant.” [Philippians 2:7] Jesus was a servant and a leader. He was a leader by showing His miraculous powers. And by serving others, He was exalting His Father God. Shouldn’t we, too, be like Jesus? Let us not forget that we are serving Jesus WHEN we are serving our brothers and sisters.
Are you “taking the very nature of a servant,” as Jesus did? Are you humbling yourself through serving your siblings?I thank God that He blessed me with seven wonderful siblings, so far. Even though there are tough times, I know that my siblings will always be there for me, and I for them, all through our lives. How great it is to know that we will always be best friends because I chose to humble myself and become a servant to them!
~ Annalise
Annalise Metzger is 16 years old, the oldest of 8 and is a beautiful young woman of God! Unlike many of today's teenagers, she doesn't seek to rebel against the authority placed over her by God, but seeks to work alongside those in authority, doing what the Lord would have her to do as a teenager and young adult. She seeks to fulfill, and truly does fulfill, the high expectations set by God, by herself, and by us, her parents. She longs to minister to other teens, showing them how to resist the world's entrapment of rebellion and self-centeredness and how to live a life "worthy of the calling" they have received! We look forward to hearing more from Annalise on how teens can live life for God, setting high expectations for themselves using Scripture as a guide! Don't miss out on other posts by Annalise in High Expectations! Subscribe to God's Plan For Families
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