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NASB | Matthew 10:38 "And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:38 "And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me. |
Bible Question:
Is it o.k. to wear a necklace with a cross on it? |
Bible Answer: Tray, Jesus said that he who does not take up his cross and follow Him is not worthy of Him, but we can be reasonably sure He wasn't talking about jewelry in this verse. (Matt. 10:38)...... I know of no Scripture reference to offer that would support or proscribe the wearing of a necklace with a cross attached to it. I'm a man and frequently wear a lapel pin with a small gold cross. Many churches have the cross on their steeple or behind the chancel. The cross, once a symbol of shame and dishonor, is to us a symbol of what our Lord did to save us from sin. So, Tray, I see everything right and nothing wrong with wearing a necklace with a cross on it. And can't, for the life of me, possibly see why any believer would have any objections. Wear your cross and let it be a reminder to thank the Lord every day for what He has done for you! May He ever be praised! --Hank |
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