From what I've observed the dresses the women of the Pentecostal faith wear are rather plain.
Someone had taken a quote from Peter about "let it not be the broided hair, jewelry, but what's within the heart"(paraphrase), PLUS a passage that states that women are to dress decently, PLUS a passage that states women are not to dress like men...
And twisted it all up into women are not supposed to wear pants at all, and not dress attractively.
I came to the understanding as a young adult that I was not to dress to cause others to stumble, yet wearing pants was all right. It wasn't about what I wore, but what was within my heart that mattered. And the relationship I had with God was between me and Him.
I don't know how many times I've been told I couldn't be a "real" christian..because I wore pants, and I was also told I was going to Hell.
People walk their paths, which aren't always the same as mine, but I don't judge because people are always searching out truth.
We are each at a growing process, regardless of where we are..and it's not always in a religious sense.
What we can do as christians of the faith is to show love, understanding and tolerance; naming sin for what it is, but always hoping that Jesus Christ will show within us to others.
We will get NOWHERE judging others if we're not willing to judge ourselves by those same standards...and look within ourselves for our faults. Everyone has faults, no one is perfect.
I don't wear much jewelry, just my wedding band; I gave up wearing makeup a long time ago...MY CHOICE, not because of my beliefs. I live as simply as I possibly can..again, MY CHOICE.
I keep an open mind, as I learn something every day.
I don't shove religion down people's throats; I talk about my faith in the Lord, but don't expect people to share that faith or even to be in the same place I am.
Watch and wait regarding OW...her family may knock down this house of cards, she and your husband have built, CW.
May not take long, either..family pressures can take their toll.
Pop da popcorn, watch the drama....is all you can do.
Remember, as each person is different, every MLC/Transition is different..what works for one may not work for another. Most of the time it is trial and error for ALL involved.
