FAITH & Fashion
Understanding God's Perspective on Clothing Choices
Does God even care what I wear?
You might respond, "What truly matters is the heart."
You’re correct. However, I pose this question: "What does your choice of outfit reveal about your heart?"
Clothes are the expression of our inner self. My appearance and outfit choices are a mirror of my soul. It's like silent messages telling the world what really matters to you, or what does not.
The Fascination with the Word "IMAGE"
Personally, I'm fascinated by the word IMAGE!
Why?
Because we are created to be God's IMAGE-bearers.
This brings me straight to one of the first verses of the Bible, where it says that God in His Trinity created man in HIS own IMAGE. "Let US (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) make mankind in OUR IMAGE, after our likeness, and let them have complete authority over ... the creation." (see Gen 1:26)
We are literally an image of God on this earth. We are His representatives. What do images do? They reflect the master. They declare ownership. Being an image bearer is not about what you do. It revolves around who HE is and what HE declares about you. Our purpose as image-bearers is to reflect HIM.
His fingerprints are on us. We are originals. Look at your fingerprint. That’s the proof. In this whole world, there is no one exactly like you.
♥ What dignity lies in this fact.
♥ What an honor and what a high commission!
We were not called to fit in, but to stand out. That's what it means to be set apart. We are set apart to be reflections of Christ in the world.
Instead of blending in, we are called to stand out with our unique and personal style combination. We honor God through the careful and creative selection of our “earth suit”.
Going back to the first question: “Does God even care about what I wear?”, did you know that God was the first fashion designer ever?
In Gen 3:21, we read that Yahweh – GOD - made leather clothing (tunics) for Adam and his wife. HE dressed them personally.
That's why I am convinced that the way we dress is actually very important to Him. As we know the story, in their attempt to hide, Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together as makeshift clothes for themselves (v.7). But God gave them a much better solution. He knew that the fig leaves would fly at the first gust of wind and that they would not provide warmth and protection. Therefore, for the first time blood was shed since the creation of the beautiful garden. An animal had to give its skin so that God could make leather tunics for Adam and Eve. These new clothes had a high cost.
✨Did you know that leather has always been and still is one of the most expensive and valuable materials in the fashion industry to this day? What does this tell us about God and his view of clothing?
• Firstly, our clothing should be of quality, made of good material.
• Second, the model is important. “Fig leaves” are not good enough. The leather tunic was not only practical but also beautiful.
• Third, the principle of protective covering emphasizes that the entire body should be shielded with appropriate clothing.
This teaches us that clothing is much more than just something external and irrelevant. Clothing is the expression of our inner self. The clothes we choose serve as a reflection of our inner selves and express our values. Just as Adam and Eve's fig leaves expressed their shame and vulnerability, God's way of dressing is characterized by protection, quality, and beauty.
Concluding, the way I dress has a lot to do with God and my identity. It's about being myself, being how He sees me. I should remember that the way I dress always sends signals, even if we don't mean to or aren't aware of it. Every piece we wear says to the others: “Look, I like this. I like that. That's part of me. That's valuable and important to me...or maybe I don't care at all." We always "message" through the way we dress and behave. Therefore, be intentional and leave no detail to chance because the silent messages speak louder than our words!
✨The choice of clothing and external appearance, in particular, says a lot about us. There are various studies that show that people judge us after just 10 to 15 minutes. We do this ourselves, whether we are aware of it or not. Even though it's true, God looks at the heart, our outward appearance, our image should be a reflection of our heart.
My goal as a professional IMAGE COACH is for you to understand your precious image and unique style. It fills me with joy to be able to be a catalyst in helping women around the world to recognize their worth and uniqueness, showcasing how cherished you are in His eyes. Truly, it's simply amazing.
♦YOU and your unicity are the focus of the Image-Coaching process I offer. It´s about developing a vision for your unique STYLE.
We analyze
· Your personal color combination,
· your unique silhouette,
· your personality,
· your values,
· your personal circumstances,
· your preferences,
· your needs,
· your desires.
You will not be pressed into any mold. On the contrary, you'll experience freedom:
• from the dictate of fashion
• from the opinion of the people
• from your personal insecurity and lack of confidence
“Copying is easy. A stylish appearance, on the other hand, is work!”
Remember, the best investment is in yourself because you are an image of your Creator God.
How do you want to apply this principle to your daily life?
Do you already know your personal style?
Want to get to know yours?
Are you ready for the journey to your unique and beautiful self?
Find out and just click on the link below and check the Personal Style Quiz:
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