The Crime (Sin) of the Daughters of Zion

 

Isa 3:16 Moreover the LORD says: "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, And walk with outstretched necks And wanton eyes, Walking and mincing as they go, Making a jingling with their feet, 17 Therefore the Lord will strike with a scab The crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, And the LORD will uncover their secret parts." 18 In that day the Lord will take away the finery: The jingling anklets, the scarves, and the crescents; 19 The pendants, the bracelets, and the veils; 20 The headdresses, the leg ornaments, and the headbands; The perfume boxes, the charms, 21 and the rings; The nose jewels, 22 the festal apparel, and the mantles; The outer garments, the purses, 23 and the mirrors; The fine linen, the turbans, and the robes.

The women of Zion, (the Israelites) are about to be judged by God. Their fine clothing, jewelry, perfume, Coach handbags, and even the mirrors that they used to highlight their wanton eyes will be taken away. This is what happens when you are carried off into captivity.

Why? What was their sin? They were overly provocative in their dress and in their mannerisms. They were proud of their “female goods” and used whatever was at their disposal to flaunt them, shamelessly enticing men to do and think things that are not fitting according to the Word of God.

 

Look around the world we live in today. Sex sells! Whether it’s in fashion magazines, television commercials, the internet, movies, or what have you, the women are portrayed as walking tall with outstretched necks, flirtatious eyes, and a walk designed to jingle and attract attention.

 

Immodesty is fashionable and good luck to the woman seeking to dress modestly in this sex-crazed world we live in. It’s an age-old problem that God sought to address here in the days of Isaiah, and in the days of the New Testament letters as well. Paul told Timothy in 1Ti 2:9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing,

God’s fashion statement good for all the ages is found in 1Pe 3:3,4, “Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

 

So look nice! Seek modesty on the clothing rack, and most importantly check your spiritual mirror for that gentle and quiet spirit which is very precious in the sight of God.