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The word “faith” in the Bible means to “trust in, rely upon.” Sin, then, is not a matter of lying, cheating, being immoral, or any other act. These are only the results of an attitude of sin. Sin, rather, is any lack of conformity to the will of God, anything we do that does not come from our trust or reliance on God. Attitudes such as worry, irritability, and depression are symptoms of our lack of trust in God. Therefore, a good definition of sin is doing what we want instead of what God wants - both in attitude and action.<ref>Bill Bright, 5 Steps of Christian Growth: Leader’s Guide (Orlando, FL: NewLife Publications, 1994), 46.</ref> | The word “faith” in the Bible means to “trust in, rely upon.” Sin, then, is not a matter of lying, cheating, being immoral, or any other act. These are only the results of an attitude of sin. Sin, rather, is any lack of conformity to the will of God, anything we do that does not come from our trust or reliance on God. Attitudes such as worry, irritability, and depression are symptoms of our lack of trust in God. Therefore, a good definition of sin is doing what we want instead of what God wants - both in attitude and action.<ref>Bill Bright, 5 Steps of Christian Growth: Leader’s Guide (Orlando, FL: NewLife Publications, 1994), 46.</ref> | ||
==Is it a sin for a woman to wear pants?== | |||
There is nothing in the New Testament that would forbid a woman to wear pants. | |||
We read in Deuteronomy 22:5 that: | |||
:''A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the LORD your God detests anyone who does this.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Dt 22:5.</ref> | |||
However, we also understand that this Mosaic law was not included in the list of commands that Gentile churches were required to honor. We also understand that this command was part of the old covenant which is now obsolete. | |||
In the New Testament, the subject of how women are to dress is communicated by Paul, “I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety …” (1 Timothy 2:9). Consequently, the only restriction on women’s clothing is this: Whatever women wear, it should be modest, decent, and appropriate.<ref>June Hunt, Biblical Counseling Keys on Spiritual Abuse: Religion at Its Worst (Dallas, TX: Hope For The Heart, 2008), 46.</ref> | |||
=Quotes of William Branham= | =Quotes of William Branham= | ||