The Bible Answers Short Questions From Our Readers - Plain Truth Staff - August 1952

Plain Truth Staff

Question: Is It Wrong to Wear Wedding Rings and Jewelry? Answer: Many wives and mothers have written in this question because they have heard the teaching that God forbids Christians to wear any jewelry or wedding rings. This belief was the common teaching of the last century, but it has been retained by only a few denominations. This doctrine stemmed from the principle that because the wearing of jewelry, rings and other adornments was abused by the world, jewelry and adornments were sinful of themselves and should never be worn. The Bible teaches that the material things are not sin, but it is the improper use of them that is wrong. It is the act of abuse, of misuse, that is a sin or violation of God's law. There are two texts in the New Testament relating to the use of adornments for Christians, I Timothy 2:9-10 and I Peter 3:3-5. Neither text even mentions wedding rings, and neither one condemns the proper use of jewelry, as some suppose. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library