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Clothes/Clothing (Part 1 of 2)

Clothes/Clothing

Clothes/Clothing CG 413-8; MH 287-94; 2SG 262-3, 287-8; 2SM 473-9; 1T 507; 3T 483-4; 4T 142-3, 628-48; 5T 131, 499-500

1. Adornment and trimming of

2. Baby’s

3. Children’s

4. Fashionable (1865-70)

5. For church services

6. For Sabbath

7. Habits re

8. Improper

9. Improprieties in

10. Love for

11. Men’s

12. Proper

13. Proper (characteristics of)

14. Reform in

15. Styles (modes or fashions) of

16. Miscellaneous

1. Adornment and trimming of

artificial, natural simplicity of flowers contrasted with 4T 628

worn by persons who wish to be admired 3T 375

artificial and false in, seek true religion of Christ instead of 3T 375

artificial in, many people charmed with CG 421

artificials worn as, for display 3T 376

children made vain by 1T 217

disposition to 3T 366

elaborate, avoid AH 254

expensive, save money by eliminating 9T 53

extra, not needed Ev 273

leave off, though inexpensive TM 180

feathers as See Feathers

for display, unbecoming to Christian 3T 370

frills as See Frill

gold as See Gold; Jewelry

have higher aim than WM 161

in imitation of world, shun 5T 131

inward adorning neglected for 3T 376

jewelry as See Jewelry

lace as See Lace

leave out extra, though they cost but trifle TM 180

minister’s duty to shun TM 180

minister’s wife should shun TM 180

money spent for, while neglecting heart work 4T 391

needless: do without MYP 314

God would not have you content with MYP 346

money wasted in providing 4T 646

mothers should avoid AH 253; CSW 20-1

pride and vanity 3T 189

SS lessons should not be neglected to provide 3T 189

time given to 3T 189; 4T 628, 646

women and children wear CSW 20

often cost twice amount expended for material of dress itself 4T 639

pride and vanity often displayed in 4T 639

profuse, forbidden MH 287

ribbons as See Ribbon

rich, not needed CS 301; MYP 314

ruffles as See Ruffle

self-denial in, provide fund for helping the poor by 4T 511

some trim goods as 4T 631

superfluity of: avoid MYP 349; 2SM 476

must be overcome 2SM 379

strength wasted in CH 24; 3T 164

time and money wasted in CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227

time wasted in providing 3T 376, 379

useless, dry up streams of beneficence 4T 645

2. Baby’s MH 381-2; 2SM 466-8

for visitors to admire 2SM 466

needs to be: healthful 2SM 465-6

properly loose and short 2SM 469

should not: be extravagantly long 2SM 466

be too heavy 2SM 466

compress it after a full meal 2SM 466

hinder free action of heart and lungs 2SM 466

hinder free use of muscles and limbs 2SM 466

hinder use of feet and limbs 2SM 469

tight, sufferings caused by 2SM 468-9

See also Baby; Band

3. Children’s AH 197; CG 462; CS 301; ML 138; 2T 531

attention should be given to, on Friday CG 528

boys should be protected by, against colds 2SM 471

boys should learn to wash and repair their Ed 216

child needs place of his own to care for his CH 103

children made vain by indulgence in CG 141

children should be taught to: care for their CG 111; CH 103

help buy their AH 388; CS 293

keep neat their CG 107

keep tidy their CG 110

neatly fold and put away their CG 111

children should not wear, as they please CG 37

children who are more concerned about, than their salvation CSW 42

children who hear more of: than of Christ MH 291

than of their salvation 4T 643

than of virtue 4T 643

children very precise in, that they may attract attention SD 132

costly (expensive): children should be trained to shun AH 386; CS 295-6

children should not wear COL 83; CT 141

envy awakened in companions by COL 83

pride awakened by COL 83; CT 141

display in, parents warned against 3T 144

do not encourage children to love 2SG 254

durable material needed in CG 107

essentials to proper: cleanness CG 107, 461-2; CSW 20-1; 4T 642

comfort MH 382; ML 138

durability ChS 28-9

modesty CSW 20-1

neatness CG 424-5, 461; ChS 28-9; CSW 20-1; 2SM 438; 4T 72

plainness CG 107, 462; 2SM 438

protection MH 382

simplicity CG 107, 424-5, 462; ChS 28-9

sweetness CG 107; 4T 642

tidiness FE 156

warmth MH 382

fashionable, children and youth influenced by 4T 643

girls need instruction re Ed 248-9

girls should be able to make their Ed 248-9

girls should be protected by, against colds 2SM 471

girls should wear convenient, comfortable, and modest style of 2SM 471

insufficient, in chilly evening causes sickness MH 385

limbs need to be protected by 2T 531-2

little work should be required to wash and iron CG 462; 4T 642

mothers ignorant re, many 2SM 469-70

neat and clean, means of keeping thoughts pure and sweet CG 461-2

neat and inexpensive, teach children to be content with CT 158

needs to be: becoming AH 253; 4T 142

carefully made CS 301

conducive to health 2SM 439

free from offensive odor CG 462

loose enough to admit freest and fullest respiration MH 382

needs to be without: display 4T 72

embroidery 4T 72

hoops 2SM 470

ruffles 4T 642

unnecessary adornment CG 462; ChS 28-9; CSW 20-1; FE 156; 4T 72, 642

parents who are foolish re CG 434

sensible and foolish in, teach children to distinguish between CG 424

should not: bind them in any way CG 462; MH 382

mortify them 4T 142

shoulders should support weight of MH 382

show of, girls who neglect inward

adorning to make 3T 29

showy, children should not wear COL 83; CT 141

envy awakened in companions by COL 83

pride encouraged by COL 83; CT 141

that is sin 2SM 471

trimming of AH 197

needless CSW 20

touching skin, should be clean and free from offensive odor CG 462

should not irritate CG 462

training of girls re CG 435

training that children need re MYP 345-6

untidy and torn, God does not like to see children wear CG 461

worn by girls at school Ed 247

youth need simple, plain, and neat TM 180

4. Fashionable (1865-70)

dragged in snow 1T 464

gathered dew from grass 2SM 477; 1T 459

gathered mud from streets 1T 459

hoops in See Hoop

making of, often costs more than dress itself 4T 639

objections to 2SM 477; 1T 459

SDA should not wear 1T 424, 458, 464

swept sidewalks and streets 1T 424, 459; 2SM 477

trailed on ground 1T 464

walking hindered by 2SM 477

weight added to hips and bowels by 2SM 477; 1T 459

5. For church services 1BC 1119-20; CG 428; MH 207; 2SM 474-6; 5T 498-9; 6T 355

adornment of, church attendance affected by 4T 631

be strictly guarded in all matters re 5T 499

best, should be worn CG 428

clean and fitting, needed 2SM 474-5

clothing worn through week is not suitable as CG 428; 2SM 475; 6T 355

costly and fashionable, worshipers who array themselves in GC 386

display in, encourages irreverence 5T 499

shun 5T 499

disordered and soiled, do not wear CG 428

do not be indifferent re CG 428; 6T 355

do not wear, in slovenly manner CG 428; 2SM 474

do not wear with gaping rents CG 428

donate suit to poor brethren who cannot buy 2SM 474-5

dusty and soiled, not appropriate CG 428

external adorning is wholly inappropriate as 5T 499

gold and silver ornaments out of place with 5T 499

improper, God is dishonored by 2SM 474-5

indifference re, rebuked CG 428; 2SM 474-5

many believers need instruction re 6T 355

neat and trim, needed without adornment 6T 355

need of neat, well-fitting, and comely 2SM 474-5

needs to be neat, clean, and orderly 5T 499

show sacred regard for: Sabbath day by your 2SM 476

worship of God by your 2SM 476

soiled and dirty, do not wear 5T 499

special care needed re 1T 275

showy, do not dishonor God’s sanctuary by 5T 499

special suit should be worn as 2SM 474; 6T 355

unclean, do not worship God in CG 428; SR 138

See also Church service

6. For Sabbath 2SM 474-6; 6T 355

clean and fitting, needed 2SM 474-5

common clothing worn during week should not be used as CG 428; 2SM 475; 6T 355

do not be indifferent re CG 428; 6T 355

do not wear: in slovenly manner CG 428; 2SM 474

that is dusty, soiled, and torn 2SM 475

that is slovenly in appearance 2SM 475

with gaping rents CG 428

donate suit to poor brethren who cannot buy 2SM 474-5

dusty and soiled, not appropriate CG 428

help poor believers to obtain 2SM 474-5

improper, God is dishonored by 2SM 474-5

indifference re, rebuked CG 428; 2SM 474-5

many believers need instruction re 6T 355

neat and trim needed, without adornment 2SM 474; 6T 355

prepare, on Friday 6T 355

should be neat, well-fitting and comely 2SM 474-5

show sacred regard for God’s holy day by MYP 349; 2SM 476

special care needed re 1T 275

special suit should be worn as, at church services 2SM 474; 6T 355

7. Habits re

correct: beneficial to the sick CD 303

children should be trained in CD 391; CG 187, 392; SD 140

disease may be prevented by ML 226

help to prevent disease WM 127

insist upon CT 126

preserve physical, mental, and moral health CD 165; CH 67; SL 28; Te 19

sick people should be taught CH 221

youth should be encouraged to form 6T 170

reason and intellect should control CG 392

reforming of, greater progress needed in 1T 618

should accord with physical law FE 146; 3T 138

unhealthful, weaken physical, mental, and moral efficiency CW 125

wrong CD 227

begin at once to correct 1T 466

God’s property spoiled by CD 166

health institutions should teach people to cease CD 447

injury to body by Te 214

transmitted from parents to children 3T 140

8. Improper

American costume opposed as 1T 463

blood circulation hindered by MH 382; 2SM 470

brain congestion caused by 2SM 469-70

careless and disordered, not a mark of humility 2SG 288

compressing inner organs, avoid Ed 199; MH 382

compressive: blood circulation hindered by MH 271, 292

blood vitalization and purification hindered by MH 292

functions of internal organs hindered by MH 292

chest and lungs ill affected by MH 292

internal organs cramped and crowded out of place by MH 292

no part of body should be made uncomfortable by MH 382

costly (expensive): children should be trained to avoid AH 386; CS 295-6

children should not wear COL 83

Christians may deny Christ by 1T 304

do not cultivate taste for 2SM 188; 6T 441

do not spend God’s money for CG 421

do not wear 4T 646

does not give character to gospel work 2SM 202

does not give SDA influence CH 292

envy awakened in children’s companions by COL 83

erroneous thinking re MH 213-4

how God regards indulgence of desire for CS 54

not as necessary as good supply of food MH 322

people who sigh for 5BC 1087; SD 75

persons who tax their purses and ingenuity to provide FE 69

pride encouraged in children by COL 83; CT 141

professed believers who feel no scruples against 4T 645

professed Christians spend much money on MH 207

professed Christians wear, while God’s poor lack necessaries of life SD 57

seek what God estimates as more valuable than ML 123; 3T 376-7

stifles desire to do good 4T 645

unbecoming to God’s people CG 421; CS 301; MYP 313

dirty (soiled): deformed character does not disturb mother so much as 4T 643

disease caused by 4aSG 140-1

impure blood caused by 4aSG 140

influence of mother who wears CH 102

disgusting to unbelievers, avoid 1T 460

extravagant: base passions awakened in heart of beholder by 4T 645

lust encouraged in wearer’s heart by 4T 645

parents frequently dress children in CG 434

persons who spend money for COL 371

sign of last days MYP 359

sinners have indulged in 1T 269

fancy, money wasted on AH 388

fashionable: body displacements and deformities caused by 4T 635

cancers caused by 4T 635

does not recommend SDA religion to others 3T 376

health impaired by 2T 532

many people who give little to God spend freely for CS 294

objections to length of, in 1865 2SM 477; 1T 459

Satan works to invent CG 433

terrible diseases caused by 4T 635

filthy: blood and internal organs ill affected by CH 61

class who wear CG 415

disease caused by 4aSG 140-1

fevers caused by CH 61

health endangered by CH 61

impurities thrown off from body cause CH 61; 4aSG 140; 2SM 460

people who wear, and yet talk against pride 2SM 474

perspiration causes 2SM 460

skin’s pores absorb impurities from 4aSG 140

gaudy, shun MYP 349; 2SM 476

vanity and weakness betrayed by 4T 643

gay, erroneous regard for MYP 345-6

unbecoming to God’s people CG 421; CS 301; MYP 313

heart corrupted by CD 62

inconsistent with SDA faith, terrible sin of wearing 4T 647-8

lung congestion caused by 2SM 469-70

mind depraved by CD 62

needlessly expensive, money professed Christians spend for MH 287

not in accord with Scriptures, do not adopt 2SM 476

people surround themselves with unchristian atmosphere by 5T 78

pilgrim’s, of certain shape or color not our duty to wear TM 130

pride buds and blossoms in 7BC 941

ragged, God does not like to see His people wear CH 103

rich, avails nothing at death Te 140

persons who crowd their wardrobe with DA 639-40

rich and expensive, how God regards indulgence of desires for CS 54

ruinous, self-indulgence in 2SM 282

shabby and ill-fitting, many women stay away from church because of their MH 207

showing vanity and shallow pride in wearer CG 420

showy: base passions awakened in heart of beholder by 4T 645

lust encouraged in wearer’s heart by 4T 645

children should not wear COL 83

pride encouraged in children by COL 83; CT 141

envy awakened in children’s companions by COL 83

that cannot command true respect and admiration SD 132

that looked as if it had flown and lit upon wearer CG 415; 2SM 474

torn, influence of mother who wears CH 102

unhealthful, almost endless train of disease results from Ed 199

disease of every type caused by 4T 582

unhealthful, beruffled, and trailing 4T 638

unnatural and unhealthful, inconceivable amount of physical suffering caused by 4T 634-5

untidy: brings reproach against truth CM 65

influence of mother who wears CH 102

mothers’ duty re AH 254

mother should not wear AH 253

out of place at church services 5T 498

women enfeebled and diseased by 1T 461

women have died of consumption because of MH 293

women made confirmed invalids by MH 293

women’s sufferings greatly increased by MH 291

worldly, let there be no extravagance in indulging in CS 298

worldly, influence of 4T 633

worn merely for show and not for comfort 1T 425

young women warned re MYP 356

9. Improprieties in

bad taste in 1T 522-3

beautifying self externally by, to neglect inward adorning 3T 376

carelessness in CG 415; MYP 349

destroys Christian’s influence over unbelievers 1T 275

disgusts 1T 275

farmers should not be given to TM 245

influence of 2SM 476

not to be encouraged by any means 4T 641

reproved by Testimonies 1T 275

shun 6T 96

significance of 2SM 476

unbelievers disgusted by 2T 66

carried to such excess that it becomes a crime CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227

class who continually harp on CG 415; 2SM 474

class who spend beyond their means for AH 375-6

competing with neighbors in CG 417

competing with world in, Spirit cannot use persons given to 6T 251

cords used to distend 1T 523

criticism and faultfinding re 2SG 287

devotion to: Christ notices CG 415

in nine cases out of ten Satan secures whole family to CG 434

involves robbery toward God MYP 360

world neglects mind and morals in 4T 142

display in: at social gatherings CT 340; TM 83

avoid MYP 349; 2SM 476

character development is more important than MH 291

Christian simplicity sacrificed for 4T 631

families spend much time for CG 435

forbidden MH 287

life too short to be squandered in 3T 146

little thought should be given to CSW 67

made more important than adornment of character 4T 643

money wasted in MYP 355; 4T 633

needless, Decalogue violated by using God’s money and time for 4T 632

rivalry of AH 151

time wasted in MYP 355; 4T 629, 633

distributed unequally over body, ill effects of MH 293

do not: be neglectful in CG 428

dishonor Christ by 4T 143

encourage any to center religion in CG 429

follow natural inclinations re CG 429-30

lavish means on CG 421

make and trim, in imitation of world 5T 131

do not wear, in lax and untidy manner CG 415

erroneous ideas re CG 428; 2SM 475

errors in, result of conversion from CH 222

excessive, do not become subject of remarks by CG 415

excessive amount of: disease caused by 2T 524

how skin is affected by 2T 526

invalid women accustomed to 2T 533-4

skin debilitated by 3T 74

skin hindered by, in performance of its office 2T 524

system debilitated by 2T 524

warning against wearing of 2T 524; 3T 74

extravagance in MM 167; 3T 366

at no time show 1T 465

avoid MYP 346; 4T 571; TM 180

God’s people must turn from 3T 62

God’s treasury robbed by 5T 10

increasing continually 4T 630

is robbery toward God MYP 360

is sin MYP 355

money needed by cause of God is used for MYP 360

poor and needy are neglected as result of 4T 646

poor women embarrassed by, of the wealthy 4T 631

sin to which woman is especially prone CG 415; MYP 355

soul-winning work neglected as result of 4T 629

extremes in 1T 275, 424-6; 2SG 223, 287-8

Christian influence destroyed by 1T 425

SDA woman should not be driven to 1T 425

shun MYP 350; 2SM 477; 1T 459, 464

two 4T 142

fanaticism re CG 428; Ev 215-6; 2SM 319, 474

disgusts unbelievers 2SM 474-5

fear of wanting, used by Satan to lead people to transgress Sabbath PK 184

fine, heart sinful and diseased may be covered by 1SM 80

not important for camp meeting 5T 164

suggestion to SDA re 5T 205

gazing stock by wearing conspicuous, SDA should not make themselves MYP 350; 2SM 476; 1T 458

hoops See Hoop

idolatry of: character is affected by MYP 360

destructive effects of CG 433

first precept of Decalogue violated by 4T 632

moral disease 6T 96

time needed for Bible study is consumed by MYP 360

imagination must not govern in 2T 524

insufficient, blood circulation hindered by MH 271

pregnant woman ill affected by 2T 382

intemperance in, results of Te 147

lack of cleanliness in, body and soul defiled by MH 288

objectionable to God CG 106-7

reproved 1T 275

unhealthful MH 288

laws of health violated in MH 227

loss of taste for order and neatness in, is virtually leaving truth 1T 275

many of God’s people more interested in, than in saving souls 5T 457

mind left to run too much upon EW 111

money needlessly spent for AH 383; CS 249; 4T 631

by many of God’s professed children CS 301; MYP 313

by professed Christians who have nothing to spare for the needy MH 207

for gratification of pride CS 299

God’s money wasted by 5T 189

means less for feeding the hungry and clothing the naked 4T 645

that should be returned to God 4T 631

that should be used to help the needy CS 301; MYP 313

to make a pleasing show 6T 215

money wasted on Ev 344

mother who educated daughters to think much of 3T 29-30

mother who lives for 3T 564

mother who neglects child training to give attention to 4T 629

mother who spends: hours in needless work on 3T 136

time needed for Bible study on CSW 20; 4T 629

mother who thinks any, good enough for home wear CH 102

mother’s morbid sensitiveness re AH 253

neglectful in, erroneous idea that Christians must be 2SM 475

odd and slack in, do not be 2SG 287

oddity in, destroys Christian’s influence over unbelievers 1T 275

disgusts 1T 275

of fanatics 2SM 475

of many of God’s people, like that of world EW 108; 1T 132

order and taste in, class who think it virtue to ignore CG 415

overdoing things in, caution against CG 415

passion for: homes ill-affected by Ed 247

leads to dishonesty Ed 247

girls neglect education because of Ed 247

young girls led to ruin by Ed 247

persons careless and untidy in, characteristics of CG 415; 2SM 475-6

persons who have no higher object than 2T 593

picking flaws in, warning re CG 429

pride buds and blossoms in, of many 7BC 941

pride of: among Sabbathkeepers EW 120

Christ may be denied by 3T 332; 5T 437

Christians should not indulge in 3T 370

conscience benumbed by PP 558

crept in among Sabbathkeepers EW 120

evils of 5T 156

fanatics whose favorite theme is 2SM 475

forbidden exhibitions of, sufficient reason for church discipline 4T 647-8

heart hardened by PP 558

makes Christian ridiculous in eyes of worldlings 4T 641

must not be permitted in church 1T 136

parents warned against 1T 134

pleasure parties that encourage CT 339; TM 82

preachers should do more than assail CS 291

put away 7BC 941; CG 415; EW 120; 1T 136; 5T 128, 156

ruin of character frequently preceded by indulgence in 4T 645

sin to which woman is especially prone CG 415; MYP 355

spending of money on AH 370

thousands of dollars spent yearly in gratifying 5T 205

woman given to 2T 174

women earning good wages spend nearly all in gratifying 5T 156

professed Christians too concerned re, fate of 1SM 81

sad mistake many make in 4T 633

Sabbathkeepers neglectful of, cause unbelievers to regard them as degraded 1T 275-6

exert influence that hurts truth MYP 353

san. workers who have no conscientious scruples re CH 261

sin of being satisfied with enough food and AH 382

slack or untidy in, never be Ev 672

slackness in, influence of 2SM 476

superfluous, God forbids spending of money for WM 216-7

God’s word expressly forbids ML 241

things that tell to disadvantage in TM 180

tight bands or waists in, avoid MH 382

time and attention given to, too much 1SM 79-80

time wasted on 4T 631; WM 148

needed for Bible study MYP 356; 4T 629

to neglect of cultivation of mind 4T 629

time worse than wasted in MYP 356

vain or frivolous in, true Christians are not 4T 580

vanity in: Christ grieved by 3T 366

reproach brought to God’s cause by 3T 366

ruin of character frequently preceded by indulgence in 4T 645

youth tempted to 3T 364

youth who follow inclination for 3T 366

washed infrequently, ill effects of wearing CH 61