A Smattering of Thought

  “Do not let your adorning be external— the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry,  or the clothing you wear—   but let your adorning be   the hidden person of the heart  with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,  which in God's sight is very precious.”  I Peter 3:3-4 “a gentle and quiet spirit”…what does this really mean?  Do I need to be a silent doormat?  Does God wish for all women to just be idle next to a husband?  What if they never get married, will no one be their voice? Phew…this verse could be taken down so many painful and hurtful paths, but I’d rather look at what it is actually trying to say…which is powerful and amazing! The Greek word for “gentle” is praus   which at best means “God’s strength under His control, meekness, demonstrating power without undue harshness.” {www.biblehub.com} In Priscilla Shirer’s book Resolution for Women she gives some additional definitions, “note to be overly impressed; to