thesaintman999 Posted July 4, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 17 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 14 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/03/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2016 thanks alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 4, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,993 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,691 Content Per Day: 11.76 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2016 Question: "Should married Christians wear wedding rings?" Answer: The Bible gives no indication that finger rings were used as betrothal or nuptial rings. The signet ring is the earliest type of ring mentioned in the Bible. In fact, when Abraham’s servant found Rebekah, he gave her a nose ring to claim her as Isaac’s bride (Genesis 24:22)! When Tamar disguised herself as a harlot to entice her father-in-law, Judah, she asked him for his signet, cord, and staff as a pledge of his promise to send her "a kid from the flock" (Genesis 38:17-19). Jeremiah informs us that the Israelites wore the signet ring on the right hand (Jeremiah 22:24). The signet ring was used to seal various contracts. It was a symbol of authority, dignity, and social status (James 2:2). Pharaoh gave his signet ring to Joseph as a symbol of authority (Genesis 41:42). Likewise, Ahasuerus gave his signet to Haman to seal a royal decree (Esther 3:10, 12). Upon his return, the prodigal son received a ring from his father as a symbol of dignity and restored position (Luke 15:22). The finger rings mentioned in the Bible are signet rings used as symbols of authority and dignity. The Romans are credited for pioneering the use of the signet ring as a betrothal ring. The Jews and the Christians borrowed the practice from the Romans. Since the betrothal ceremony usually involved the groom giving a sum of money or a valuable object to the bride, it was a natural transition to make this object a ring. The wedding or marriage ring came into use in Christian ceremonies in the 9th century AD. The custom of wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is based upon a romantic, although unscientific, Greek fable that the artery from that finger flows directly to the heart. However and whenever the custom of the wedding band developed, it is seen today as a symbol of an unending commitment to the marriage relationship. As such, it certainly has a biblical basis in that marriage is to be a lifetime commitment (Romans 7:2). This is not to say that wearing a wedding ring is a requirement for married Christians. But wedding rings are a beautiful reminder of the marriage covenant and, by extension, the covenant of Christ with His bride—the redeemed for whom He died. http://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-wedding-rings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 There is no commandment in the Bible for or against wedding rings, so wearing a wedding ring is a matter of personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Posted July 4, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 8,142 Content Per Day: 2.34 Reputation: 6,612 Days Won: 20 Joined: 11/02/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2016 6 hours ago, shiloh357 said: There is no commandment in the Bible for or against wedding rings, so wearing a wedding ring is a matter of personal preference. Correct. If anything, there is more to support the wearing of these rings than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 4, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,993 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,691 Content Per Day: 11.76 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2016 6 hours ago, shiloh357 said: There is no commandment in the Bible for or against wedding rings, so wearing a wedding ring is a matter of personal preference. That is true. It is a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 4, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,993 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,691 Content Per Day: 11.76 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2016 10 minutes ago, Ezra said: Correct. If anything, there is more to support the wearing of these rings than not. That is true except for an occupational hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwikphilly Posted July 4, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 96 Topic Count: 307 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 18,143 Content Per Day: 4.61 Reputation: 27,836 Days Won: 327 Joined: 08/03/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2016 Blessings saintman    The best way to know if something is "pleasing & acceptable" to our Heavenly Father ,is to ask Him   That is one of the beautiful,incredible,magnificent,Blessings of living a more Abundant life in Christ Jesus,there is no need to go to the high priests,teachers of the Law or anywhere else because the veil has been torn in two,we enter into the Holy of Holies ,in the Presence of God and talk to Him ourselves,our Heavenly Father ,all because of what our Lord & Savior has already done for us    We live by the Grace of God,in His Righteousness,not needing anyone else's approval but Gods,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,one denomination teaches you should not wear any kind of jewelry,another teaches to regard certain pieces of jewelry(crosses,angel pins,beads) as Holy,as an individual ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it is all a matter of the heart and what God instructs YOU to do ,,,,,,you must ask & He Will lead,guide & directv you    Why do people where crosses around their neck? To protect them,to honor God,to adorn themselves?Personally,,I wear a cross as a Ministry opportunity & it keeps "me" in check,,,,,,,,,,I'm telling the world "I am a Christian",believe me I am always aware of that cross hanging around my neck & many times it has helped me to be on my best behavior because of WHO I am representing,,,,,,it is a matter of the heart,without a word I am always proclaiming that I am a Believer,,,,,,,,the cross around my neck has started many a conversation,I'll use anything I can for an oppourtunity to spread the Gospel    Wearing a wedding ring is really the same thing,without saying a word you are letting everyone know"I am married"  TAKEN,OFF the MARKET-lol  I think if someone desires a $25,000 engagement ring then they have their priorities out of order & and very carnal minded,focused on the things of this world  The ring is supposed to signify  & represent "the promise:",nothing more,nothing less,,,,,,,,,,,,,I don't thing the "engagement" ring should be anything more than that & some people do this customarily or traditionally,is it wrong?I don't think so  I think it is fine    The wedding ring is also traditional or a custom,it has nothing to do with anything that God put in place or is against & I think it is a personal preference,,,,,,,,,I stick to one practice,consult with God on all matters,,,,,,,,,,,I wear a wedding ring ,I never take it off,it is an outward declaration of who I am,Mrs So & So,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,that's it imo                        With love-in Christ,Kwik   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted July 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'm sorry I do not mean to sound rude but why are you asking such a question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyAngeL Posted July 5, 2016 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 155 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,464 Content Per Day: 1.02 Reputation: 8,810 Days Won: 57 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1952 Share Posted July 5, 2016 23 hours ago, thesaintman999 said: thanks alot. My husband was a barber. Â He didn't wear his ring when he worked because he was always washing his hands and the soap and water got trapped under his ring and would cause his finger to become very raw and sore. Â He did wear it when we went out. Â I never took mine off. Â He has been gone eight years now and I have just begun to not wear mine when I"m out. However there are times when I do wear it. Â And no there is nothing in the Bible about it. Â The person knows they are married and they shouldn't need a ring to remind them. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,993 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,691 Content Per Day: 11.76 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 5, 2016 My husband refused to wear a wedding ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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