Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene - Ellen G. White

godliness) with good works.” (1 Timothy 2:9)
Pride and extravagance in dress are sins to which
woman is especially prone; hence these injunctions
relate directly to her.
Of how little value are gold or pearls or costly
array, when compared with the meekness and
loveliness of Christ! Physical loveliness consists in
symmetry—the harmonious proportion of parts;
but spiritual loveliness consists in harmony with
Christ—the likeness of our souls to him. The grace
of Christ is indeed a priceless adornment. It
elevates and ennobles the possessor; and it also has
an influence upon others, attracting them to the
Source of light and blessing.
Christian sisters, labor far less to grow into the
ever-changing fashions of this age. Study rather the
great pattern, Jesus Christ, that you may not grow
apart from him. Manifest a determined purpose to
abide in the Vine. If you abide in Christ, you will
bear much fruit. But as the branch cannot bear fruit
of itself, except it abide in the vine, “No more can
ye,” says Christ, “except ye abide in me.” (John
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