Temperance in Dress: A Reform Less Followed by Mary Ann McNeilus
Temperance is defined as avoiding excess or extravagance in that which is good and abstinence from anything injurious to the physical, mental, and moral health. Temperance can well be applied to matters of dress and its twin sister, adornment.
While clothing is something no one is born with, we all learn very early in life to consider it as an extension of our being. Dress impacts all facets of life – physical, mental, social and spiritual. Temperate Christian dress, designed for the health of both body and soul, has the following Qualities:
While clothing is something no one is born with, we all learn very early in life to consider it as an extension of our being. Dress impacts all facets of life — physical, mental, social and spiritual. Temperate Christian dress, designed for the health of both body and soul, has the following qualities:
- Modest and simple in design
- Possessing a graceful, natural beauty
- Material of good quality, durable
- Providing warmth and protection
- Clean and neat
- Becoming colors
- Appropriate for age and occupation
- Promoting wise stewardship of time and money
God’s end-time people have been given a message to prepare the way for Christ’s second advent—the grand climax ending 6,000 years of sin and rebellion in this world. Temperance in all things is to be connected with the giving of this message. It is God’s design that the temperate lifestyle and attire of His people will attract the attention of the public mind. The purpose of the health and dress reform message is to prepare a people for the coming of the Lord!
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