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    The Adorning of a Woman
    The Adorning of a Woman
    The Adorning of a Woman
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    The Adorning of a Woman

    By Schonshary Chiffon

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    Most women dedicate the majority of their time focusing on their outer appearance, and we diet like crazy while spending countless hours in the gym. We pay more attention to hairstyles and fashion than anything else. Sadly, most women spend more time in the mirror admiring their beauty than in the presence of the Almighty God! There isnt anything wrong with being beautiful, but remember that the true beauty of a woman lies within her heart, and not in her flesh or the things she adorns herself with. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

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    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateJun 19, 2012
    ISBN9781449744205
    The Adorning of a Woman
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    Schonshary Chiffon

    The calling that God has placed upon Schonshary Chiffon coupled with her life experiences have given her the insight necessary to complete the momentous task of writing a book which will be utilized as a tool to guide those who currently struggle with the issues of which she has triumphed in her past. During her life time she has suffered many trials and tribulations that she has overcome through her faith and belief in the Almighty God. She currently reside in Miami, Florida, with her husband of twelve years Keopatrick Gordon, and their four children. She strives to live her life according to biblical principals and instilling those very same principals in her children. During the early stages of their lives she begin encouraging them to build a personal relationship with the Almighty God. In conclusion, she believes that the answers to everyone’s problem lie within the word of God ( Bible) therefore, she enjoys encouraging, counseling and teaching others from a biblical standpoint.

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      The Adorning of a Woman - Schonshary Chiffon

      Copyright © 2012 Schonshary Chiffon

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      All biblical scriptures written according to the Authorized King James version of the Holy Bible.

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      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

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      ISBN: 978-1-4497-4420-5 (e)

      ISBN: 978-1-4497-4421-2 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4497-4422-9 (hc)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2012905342

      Contents

      Dedication

      Readers:

      Introduction

      Chapter One Obedience

      What Are Curses?

      Chapter Two Marriage

      Honoring Your Husband

      Responsibilities Of A Wife

      Meal Preparation

      Housekeeping

      The Girls’ Night Out

      Your Mother-In-Law

      Productivity

      Providing For Your Family

      Your Prayer Life

      A Woman Who Fears The Lord

      Love And Forgiveness

      A Gentle And Quiet Spirit

      She Is A Peacemaker

      The Telephone Or Hell Phone?

      Meekness And Patience

      Charity

      Faith

      Taking Good Care Of Yourself

      Chapter Three His Infidelity

      Seeking Advice

      It’s Your Decision

      Keeping Yourself

      Reconciling Your Marriage

      How To Forgive After Infidelity

      The Key

      Chapter Four Single Women Dating Married Men

      Knowing Who You Are In Christ

      Confession

      Repentance

      Self-Forgiveness

      Chapter Five Jealousy

      A Woman’s Jealousy And Envy

      The Difference

      Chapter Six Loving Your Children

      Illustrations Of A Parent’s Love

      No Greater Love

      Introducing Your Children To The Lord

      Disciplining Your Children

      Respecter Of Persons Among Your Children

      What Is The Church?

      What Is The Purpose Of The Church?

      Are We Required To Tithe?

      How Much Of My Income Must I Tithe?

      Where Must I Submit My Tithes?

      Are There Any Benefits To Tithing?

      What If I Tithe To Be Obedient To God But Really Don’t Want To?

      What If My Pastor Is Mishandling The Money For Personal Use?

      Hypocrites

      What Is The Anointing Of God?

      How Can I Lose My Anointing?

      Protecting Your Anointing

      News Alert

      No More Excuses!

      How Can You Witness To The Lost If You, Too, Are Lost?

      How Can You Serve Two Masters?

      Idolatry

      What Are Excuses?

      The Power Of A Woman

      The Power Of The Tongue

      Bridle

      Lie, Lie, Oh Liar!

      Gossiper, Slanderer, And Busybody

      Profanity

      Devouring Words

      Food For Thought

      Thanks

      DEDICATION

      This book is dedicated to everyone who supported and believed in my vision. I love and appreciate each of you.

      READERS:

      This book has been simply written so that a child could grasp the information inside and not err.

      And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein (Isaiah 35:8).

      INTRODUCTION

      Most women dedicate the majority of their time focusing on their outer appearance, and we diet like crazy while spending countless hours in the gym. We pay more attention to hairstyles and fashion than anything else. Sadly, most women spend more time in the mirror admiring their beauty than in the presence of the Almighty God! There isn’t anything wrong with being beautiful, but remember that the true beauty of a woman lies within her heart, and not in her flesh or the things she adorns herself with. (1 Samuel 16:7)

      But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

      As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man (Proverbs 27:19)

      Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief (Proverbs 28:14).

      O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh (Matthew 12:34).

      For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them (Matthew 13:15).

      But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man (Matthew 15:18).

      A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh (Luke 6:45).

      I believe that women were born to be servants of the almighty God. In fact, women are more submissive to the Word of God than most men. The next time you’re attending church services, take a minute to count the ratio between all of the men and women who are present. I’m certain that you will agree with me. It is my belief that because of the obedience of women to the Word of God, he has used us as vessels since the beginning of time. Therefore, we must return to our rightful place in God.

      And Ruth said, intreat me not to leave thee, or return from following after thee: for wither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thou GOD my GOD (Ruth 1:16).

      And Deb’-o-rah a prophetess, the wife of Lap’-i-doth, she judged Israel at that time (Judges 4:4).

      And she answered and said unto him, Yes, LORD: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter (Mark 7:28-29).

      And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Mag-da-le’-ne, out of whom went seven devils (Luke 8:2)

      And Jo-an’-na the wife of Chu’-za Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance (Luke 8:3)

      And, behold, a woman in the city, which was sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, (Luke 7:37)

      And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. (Luke 7:38)

      And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. (Luke 7:44)

      Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. (Luke 7:45)

      My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. (Luke 7:46)

      And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek JESUS, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the LORD lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the selpulchere with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word (Matthew 28:5-8).

      When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother LO’-is, and thy mother Eu-ni’-ce; and I am persuaded that in thee also (2 Timothy 1:5).

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      CHAPTER ONE

      OBEDIENCE

      Obedience to the Word of God is what determines our fate. By obeying the will of God, we’re able to receive his gift of inheritance. There are two vital components in serving God: obedience and love. We were instructed to obey God and love him with all of our hearts, souls, and might.

      And thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might (Deuteronomy 6:5).

      Obeying the Word of God in all matters is what prevents curses from entering your home and allows you to maintain your relationship with almighty God. Believe it or not, obeying the Word of God will aid you in maintaining fruitful relationships with others. However, it is through your disobedience to the Word of God that the enemy is able to gain entry into your life to destroy it. You must be extremely cautious in your decision-making, speaking, and actions. Women, God has given us specific instructions on how to conduct ourselves, especially in marriage. As we journey through each chapter, let’s all adorn ourselves in the true Word of God.

      How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? (Romans 10:14)

      Most people ignore both God and his Word until storms start raging in their lives, and once the storms start, they become instant Christians. I used the word instant only to express how quickly some folks become religious. Then, of course, after Jesus has rebuked the wind and rain in their lives, they return to their old ways. I advise you that whatever you do in Jesus’s name, let it be real, because whenever you need the help of God, you want to be able to call on his name with confidence that he’ll be there. You don’t want to doubt that God will rescue you because of your disobedience.

      When you are obedient to God, you may seek him with expectancy. God then gives you the authority to speak life into your circumstances and the power to rebuke Satan. But how can you rebuke Satan if you have been serving him all day? Remember, your obedience to God enables him to give you Holy Ghost’s power, and it’s through your disobedience that you lose that very same power. You don’t have to be a thief, murderer, or adulterer to disobey the Word of God. You may be a faithful church member, a faithful wife, a good mother, a tither, a prayer warrior, and the preacher’s wife. You may have love for all of humanity, compassion, and charity, but if you aren’t submissive to your husband, then you are disobedient to the Word of God. As a result of your behavior, your prayers will be hindered because God will never bless a home in rebellion.

      In today’s society, where most women are independent and self-reliant, submission appears to be a thing of the past. Satan has deceived more women into believing that they are equal to men than ever before (refer to 1 Peter 3:7 below). Some women are fooled into believing that because their income is greater than their spouses’, those men don’t deserve their respect. Other women feel that because they possess a higher level of education than their spouses, their husbands are incapable of making good decisions. Therefore,

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