Oakwood University is alleged to allow students to wear jewelry. Some past students are signing petition to stop it. News and petition: www.fulcrum7.c...
It’s hard to ask the students to not wear jewelry when 2 of the 3 alumni were wearing earrings. The lady has big Diamond earrings and elderly man was even wearing an earring. God help us, we truly are Laodicea.
When one attend Oakwood University, you agree to the rules and requirements or you go to another university. The focus of university is to study and get a degree. It is not a fashion show!!
It is sad that very frequently the SDA Church is coming up lately with some members boldly finding ways of trying to change the guidelines of the church by going outside into the world and then come back forcing the world’s ideas/opinions into the church. Our Church do have the message (The WORD of GOD), why is the Church allowing such things to rock the church? We need to stand on God’s Word and look, and be soldiers in Christ and not look or become like the world. This is not the time to be idle and allowing the devil and his angels to manipulate the mind. The Church is not the devil’s ground. What is of the world stays in the world. What’s of the Church stays True and Holy for it is God’s church. He’s coming back for a pure, clean church in Christ Jesus. God blessings!
Notice the concerned Oakwoodites issue is about the money. The reality is that our educational system is NOT now what it was founded to be. A large part of this is that we no longer emphasize the aspect of service in what education students are getting. Instead focusing on the idea of get a good job so you can buy a house get married, have kids, retire. None of this is about building the kingdom through winning souls. This is the MAIN issue: my future, ny job status, my retirement. Me. Me. Me. This is NOT what we are supposed to be doing at all and is antithetical to the great commission. We are in it for the numbers. Our schools enrollments are down because most of the students that are enrolled are on the back end of the younger adults that had kids in the 2000s. Those days are numbered. Very few of our people are having kids now in our churches. The replacement rate is not sustainable and thus our institutions are at the crossroads of shuttering because of the low enrollment. What has been the short term solution? Enroll more to bump numbers up, but the students enrolled are not paying tuition (large number of immigrant students includingat our boarding Academies) and the colleges/universities can't cover the costs hence we have the high ratio of debt to assets. Now all this could have been avoided to begin with had we listened to the counsel given to us through the SoP.
I am an Oakwood alumni. What attracted me to Oakwood is the enforcement of modesty, not wearing jewelry, worship and vegetarianism. I am shocked and dumbfounded that now they are even contemplating this. Mark my words once jewelry is allowed then they will allow LGBTQ in and endorse it and soon Sabbath worship will be optional. If this is not signs of the times I don’t know what is. I will never support Oakwood again if this change occur
@brain683 Amen brother but it's the non Adventist students that's pushing this but don't be surprised if Adventists are pushing it to they might as well allow jewelry because they allow every thing else in like chicken and dairy products , catholic priests to speak and kirk Franklin
⚠️ Brain ⚠️ Yes, just as the Proud Canaanite endorses abortion. If a Canaanite can murder her OWN child in the womb, what are the chances she can murder someone ELSE'S white child in the pew? Do you better understand now that race mixing is a bad idea? Talk to me friend!
I agree, jewelry at schools and church should not be allowed anywhere where it's allowed now. The church has really slipped alot the past several years and it's really sad. 😢😢
Trying to understand who is appying the pressure. If only SDAs go to Oakwood then I agree to keep the ban up and it should be a non issue in the first place. If non-SDAs go there, they would have signed some code of ethics to say I agree not to were jewellery while am here. Is it the SDAs or non SDAs forcing this? Is it that they are doing this to increase there population at the school? Are they the only adventist school wih this stance?
Many of the Bible principles of adornment has been compromised by many of these unconsecrated pastors, and also they compromised the church manuals. God help us few who are deciding to walk with God and be obedient to His Word.
It is a bad idea and Oakwood should not left the banned on wearing jewelry. We must keep the standards of the Adventist church and watch God move a pond the students 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I grieve to see and hear of the deteriorating moral and social standards of our educational institutions today. I worked as a high school principal and Education Director for many years. May God deliver us from the current downward spiral.
It was my thought that the theory of Adventist Christain's not wearing jewelry was because it distinguished us from the Sunday Church who keep Sunday the first day of the week for the Sabbath vs those who keep the Seventh Day Sabbath like the Seventh Day Adventist. What is the Education Department of the North American Division and the World Adventist Church Education Department going to do about the policy changes at Oakwood Adventist University. If the students who attended Oakwood University do not like the policies of Oakwood Adventist University whey do not find another school to attend if they are not happy with Oakwood Adventist University where they can do as they please but do not temp Oakwood Adventist University to do wrong. Yes, we are living in the last days and you cannot stop the Devil for the prophesies must come forth but, God is Lord. We may not be able to stop Satin and the evil of this world may have to be played out in these last days for Jesus Christ to return, but it does not mean that the Adventist Church as to put up with willingly disbalance. As Christians no matter what the world or other Christain Church Denominations do to carry out their policy, we are to stand for right though the Heavens fall and call out the sins in the church. If the Seventh Day Church does not justify the wearing of jewelry by their church members as the Remnant Church because it distinguishes them from the Sunday worshiping churches, vs the Sabbath keeping churches, then our schools of higher education should abide by that policy and not defy it. For defying the principles and policies of the Seventh Day Adventist Chruch and Denomination is very disrespectful to God and his church. So, if it is now ok for Oakwood University to wear jewelry on a Adventist Christian College? Now what about the other Adventist Christian collages around the world? Lord God when did being like the world make the Adventist Church behavior more like Jesus?
When you go into an employer to get a job, you don't supply them with the conditions of working there, he, the employer supplies you with the requirements. You say I'll it or I will look elsewhere. These great institutions didn't become great by allowing fresh recruits to set the standards. You as a student have come to get something. It's called an Education. When you apply make sure you are on the right side of the table. You cannot give what you don't have. Some of the reason our society is in the shape it is in is because the applicant wants to tell the institutions how to do business. When you see this you can see why we have so much trouble in our schools and society. In closing these students are not here to set policies etc. They are here to get an education from that institution. If you don't like it go somewhere else. All this rioting and stuff on campus should be outlawed. It's totally unfair allow these people to do this to our schools and properties. Stop petitioning here and go to Palestine or Gaza and do something there.
This jewelry issue is a no brainer and takes away from the issue at hand. The double standard is that some feel wedding bands are exempt as if it’s not jewelry. Blessed or not blessed it’s jewelry!! And no jewelry is just that, no jewelry. We need to stop majoring in minors.
One new university where I live has now allowed money use transactions during sabbath hours. I couldn't believe it and about died when I saw that during those hours. Why not run other Adventist business then during sabbath hours like other places do??? It's sick. When will we be having our services on Sunday like everybody else??? SO VERY SAD!!!!
We must speak in the affirmative degree when it comes to upholding God’s requirements. Compromise has taken the church to its lowest ebbs therefore we need to put a stop to this nonsense.
I used to teach at Oakwood over a decade ago. This present problem of allowing jewelry on campus is nothing new. The policy existed, but students went against the policy with impunity. I tried to address the situation but had no one to back me up. Consequently, I became the problem. Maintaining standards can lead to a loss of employment. But even in retrospect, I would not have altered my course of action. We can expect more things like this (and worse) from the brethren before Jesus' return. Pray for Oakwood University.
You are doing a great job my brother. GOD asked us to ‘sigh’ and ‘cry’ for the abomination. So don’t let anyone scare you with hateful language. In the church are ‘wheat’ and ‘tares’. ❤ And the tares will be offended.
Oakwood University is not the only SDA school/university where students wear jewelry. You can go on any SDA college or university campus and you will find people wearing jewelry. So why are you singling out Oakwood University. I was on the campus of La Serra University and went into the Art gallery to view someone’s work on display and when I entered the building the first thing I saw was Pride flags around the gallery. I was so shocked to see such a display since it goes against what we believe as Bible believing Christians. I feel there’s more important issues that need to be addressed versus jewelry. We must get back to preaching and teaching the true word of God in our churches and schools. Wearing Jewelry will not send anyone to heaven or hell unless they are convicted by the Holy Spirit and ignore the Spirit. People are free to choose whatever lifestyle they want to live because God created as free human beings. But it’s our duty to preach the word of God(planting the seed) and let the Holy Spirit do the rest. Let’s stand united in praying for our church, and especially our young people. 🙏🏽
As we get closer to the end of time Satan will use EVERY CONCEIVABLE device to deceive those who claim to follow the Bible. The world walking into the church while the watchmen are SLEEPING. Not one in 20 Is READY for Jesus' return. Only 8 were saved from the flood, only 3 were saved from Sodom & Gomorrah. We see the handwriting,,,,,NARROW is the path to heaven and only FEW will make it. There is NO MORE than God can do for us than He has already done. Friends, DON'T be deceived. We are in the world but not of the world.
I made a comment under a church RUclips video re false nail polish the song leader was wearing. Her comment is that "God is non condemnatory" so this is taking over the church. May God help the faithful few to stand firm on principles of truth and righteousness
The theme from the pulpits are now, "stop looking at the outward, the Lord looks at the heart!" How empowering for these looking to validate their disregard for the standards of the church. 😢
The cause of this jewelry problem at Oakwood University is a ripple effect. It started in the home, where the parents are not teaching the kids in the way of the Lord, the children only go to church. Then the church they attend is not holding up the standard either. Then those same children want to continue the habit at school. And if they cannot get away with it at Oakwood, they are opting to attend other Colleges. Now Oakwood is feeling the heat financially.
The situation of financial challenges and low enrollment are not isolated to Oakwood University. The current phenomenon persists in many schools, even more famous ones. Jewelry-wearing does as well, meaning that it can be seen everywhere, even in churches. I am not discussing its salvific implications here. I just wonder if the petition has its roots in provable evidence that the university is ALLOWING it, lifting bans, etc. Are there other sources for your story, Bro, Lawrence? I heard you only cite Fulcrum. Just curious. In other words, did you find documented evidence for what Fulcrum is asserting? Did Oakwood officially do what is being alleged?
They are moving far away from God's word and standards. All the truly grounded forefathers are dead. The Lord said we should teach God's laws and principles to our children and children's children in their rising up, walking, lying down and sitting all the days of our life. Deut 6: 6-10. So sad.
I cannot understand why we have this "we" believe concept. Not wearing jewelry is not an SDA thing. It is biblical. They already wearing it for years. This should have been dealth with years ago. I cannot understand why all of a sudden jewelry is a big thing among us as people of God. We don't need it. Stop using this issue as an sda matter instead it is bible. Lord help us
And why not ? The only way we as a Christian WILL grow to be mature, is by learning to surrender. RIGHT! NO one who are not learning to know Gods will , plan and purpose, knowing themselves, WILL NOT be growing in sanctification. Everything we do is work the outward, as we are taught; everything we do, and it comes from pride ( the root of other sin) it shows that we are not maturing…
Is jewelry wearing a point of salvation? Not to belabor this point, but is jewelry wearing a sin? Will the matriarchs and patriarchs that we honor in our Sabbath sermons be lost because they wore jewelry. Im clear that God allowed some practices that He did not ordain. What about pins and broaches, feathers, colorful fabrics? Does it matter if it is on a dress or lapel, ornate watches or just on the ears, clip-on or pierced. Are we straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel? At one time women didn't wear pants which was thought to be men's apparel. Every pic i see of Bible characters show men and women wearing robe like dresses. Are these topics traditions, Biblical principles, or preferences base on how we were brought up? It's an age old debate. Who has proof of salvific requirements regarding this topic. If we are serious about Evangelism and put students out without teaching them the Bible truth, what is our true mission?
I can't remember the scripture but it was when the children of Israel were crossing over the Jordan to Canaan they took off their jewelry and I believe it was referenced as idols. Also in SOP it was mentioned that we should not wear jewelry spend money on it, only unless it was lawful in your country to wear a wedding band. But a lot of money wasn't supposed to be spent on it.
I think those who are interested in wearing jewelry, let leave the university with peace. Because this university must be known as an institution of light
This is Gods church/ institution. We follow Gods principles not man. There should be no jewelery, thats what we stand for. No compromise for money, trust God and follow His guidelines.
I am a proud Seventh Day Adventist born and raised in the faith. Don't get caught up in the jewelry issue, just work on keeping Oakwood open so that any student wishes to come can attend. The main goal is teaching the students about the love of God through education and preparing them to productive Christians in the workforce. When the time comes the jewelry will disappear because of the connection they have establish with God.
There is so much of the world in the church and it has less to do with non-Adventists. It speaks to the Adventists that have been in church for decades, that are choosing to wear earrings, wedding bands. etc…Adventists used to exchange watches…that seemingly was Old time religion…we cannot really speak against anything if our hands aren’t clean.
I think you need to go back and do your research and you will find that Oakwood University is one of several Seventh-Day Adventist schools founded by Ellen G. White in different parts of the country and in other parts of the world. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church has the second largest educational system in the world second to the Catholic Church.
It’s hard to ask the students to not wear jewelry when 2 of the 3 alumni were wearing earrings. The lady has big Diamond earrings and elderly man was even wearing an earring. God help us, we truly are Laodicea.
Exactly!!
Make it evcr so plain.
So sad, no wonder enrolment is low, they’re lucky CD Brooks is no more, he wouldn’t have allowed such behaviour in an Adventist institution
When one attend Oakwood University, you agree to the rules and requirements or you go to another university. The focus of university is to study and get a degree. It is not a fashion show!!
Are we serving God or Mamnon?
the students shulod not wear jewelry. It's a Seventhday Adventist school.
Shut up
It is sad that very frequently the SDA Church is coming up lately with some members boldly finding ways of trying to change the guidelines of the church by going outside into the world and then come back forcing the world’s ideas/opinions into the church. Our Church do have the message (The WORD of GOD), why is the Church allowing such things to rock the church? We need to stand on God’s Word and look, and be soldiers in Christ and not look or become like the world. This is not the time to be idle and allowing the devil and his angels to manipulate the mind. The Church is not the devil’s ground. What is of the world stays in the world. What’s of the Church stays True and Holy for it is God’s church. He’s coming back for a pure, clean church in Christ Jesus. God blessings!
Who we are serving makes the difference.
How sad to see how lax Oakwood U has become on fundamental issues of the church. Conversion and reformation is greatly needed along with much prayer
Notice the concerned Oakwoodites issue is about the money. The reality is that our educational system is NOT now what it was founded to be. A large part of this is that we no longer emphasize the aspect of service in what education students are getting. Instead focusing on the idea of get a good job so you can buy a house get married, have kids, retire. None of this is about building the kingdom through winning souls. This is the MAIN issue: my future, ny job status, my retirement. Me. Me. Me.
This is NOT what we are supposed to be doing at all and is antithetical to the great commission. We are in it for the numbers. Our schools enrollments are down because most of the students that are enrolled are on the back end of the younger adults that had kids in the 2000s. Those days are numbered. Very few of our people are having kids now in our churches. The replacement rate is not sustainable and thus our institutions are at the crossroads of shuttering because of the low enrollment.
What has been the short term solution? Enroll more to bump numbers up, but the students enrolled are not paying tuition (large number of immigrant students includingat our boarding Academies) and the colleges/universities can't cover the costs hence we have the high ratio of debt to assets.
Now all this could have been avoided to begin with had we listened to the counsel given to us through the SoP.
They should go to another school where they can wear jewelry
When you stand up for God He we stand up for His people
May God take this matter in hand
Some of our churches is selling out Jesus for money!
I agree with your analysis Bro Larry
I am an Oakwood alumni. What attracted me to Oakwood is the enforcement of modesty, not wearing jewelry, worship and vegetarianism. I am shocked and dumbfounded that now they are even contemplating this. Mark my words once jewelry is allowed then they will allow LGBTQ in and endorse it and soon Sabbath worship will be optional. If this is not signs of the times I don’t know what is. I will never support Oakwood again if this change occur
@brain683 Amen brother but it's the non Adventist students that's pushing this but don't be surprised if Adventists are pushing it to they might as well allow jewelry because they allow every thing else in like chicken and dairy products , catholic priests to speak and kirk Franklin
My pastor kids went to Oakwood, late 90's. The lesbians already had a section of the female dorms. They kept it quite.
@@irenethomas2780I can’t believe this,I graduated in ‘96, which dorm? I was in Wade Hall.
Who is the man responsible of these new law ...fired him or her !!
⚠️ Brain ⚠️ Yes, just as the Proud Canaanite endorses abortion. If a Canaanite can murder her OWN child in the womb, what are the chances she can murder someone ELSE'S white child in the pew? Do you better understand now that race mixing is a bad idea?
Talk to me friend!
I agree, jewelry at schools and church should not be allowed anywhere where it's allowed now. The church has really slipped alot the past several years and it's really sad. 😢😢
Trying to understand who is appying the pressure. If only SDAs go to Oakwood then I agree to keep the ban up and it should be a non issue in the first place. If non-SDAs go there, they would have signed some code of ethics to say I agree not to were jewellery while am here. Is it the SDAs or non SDAs forcing this? Is it that they are doing this to increase there population at the school? Are they the only adventist school wih this stance?
If you go to a Muslim school you have to abide by their standards. They do not change for anyone.
" ...Nor Thy Stranger That Is WITHIN THY GATES..."
Many of the Bible principles of adornment has been compromised by many of these unconsecrated pastors, and also they compromised the church manuals. God help us few who are deciding to walk with God and be obedient to His Word.
It is a bad idea and Oakwood should not left the banned on wearing jewelry. We must keep the standards of the Adventist church and watch God move a pond the students 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
And the makeup. Is also considered adornment?
I grieve to see and hear of the deteriorating moral and social standards of our educational institutions today. I worked as a high school principal and Education Director for many years. May God deliver us from the current downward spiral.
It was my thought that the theory of Adventist Christain's not wearing jewelry was because it distinguished us from the Sunday Church who keep Sunday the first day of the week for the Sabbath vs those who keep the Seventh Day Sabbath like the Seventh Day Adventist. What is the Education Department of the North American Division and the World Adventist Church Education Department going to do about the policy changes at Oakwood Adventist University. If the students who attended Oakwood University do not like the policies of Oakwood Adventist University whey do not find another school to attend if they are not happy with Oakwood Adventist University where they can do as they please but do not temp Oakwood Adventist University to do wrong. Yes, we are living in the last days and you cannot stop the Devil for the prophesies must come forth but, God is Lord. We may not be able to stop Satin and the evil of this world may have to be played out in these last days for Jesus Christ to return, but it does not mean that the Adventist Church as to put up with willingly disbalance. As Christians no matter what the world or other Christain Church Denominations do to carry out their policy, we are to stand for right though the Heavens fall and call out the sins in the church. If the Seventh Day Church does not justify the wearing of jewelry by their church members as the Remnant Church because it distinguishes them from the Sunday worshiping churches, vs the Sabbath keeping churches, then our schools of higher education should abide by that policy and not defy it. For defying the principles and policies of the Seventh Day Adventist Chruch and Denomination is very disrespectful to God and his church. So, if it is now ok for Oakwood University to wear jewelry on a Adventist Christian College? Now what about the other Adventist Christian collages around the world? Lord God when did being like the world make the Adventist Church behavior more like Jesus?
When you go into an employer to get a job, you don't supply them with the conditions of working there, he, the employer supplies you with the requirements. You say I'll it or I will look elsewhere. These great institutions didn't become great by allowing fresh recruits to set the standards. You as a student have come to get something. It's called an Education. When you apply make sure you are on the right side of the table. You cannot give what you don't have. Some of the reason our society is in the shape it is in is because the applicant wants to tell the institutions how to do business. When you see this you can see why we have so much trouble in our schools and society. In closing these students are not here to set policies etc. They are here to get an education from that institution. If you don't like it go somewhere else. All this rioting and stuff on campus should be outlawed. It's totally unfair allow these people to do this to our schools and properties. Stop petitioning here and go to Palestine or Gaza and do something there.
I wanted to hear a say from the General Conference of SDA about this. It is too shameful to hear it
Put faith first and don't compromise the doctrinal principles. God will protect the university.
The wearing of jewelry and worldly fashion needs be set aside for simplicity, durability, and economy.
This jewelry issue is a no brainer and takes away from the issue at hand. The double standard is that some feel wedding bands are exempt as if it’s not jewelry. Blessed or not blessed it’s jewelry!!
And no jewelry is just that, no jewelry.
We need to stop majoring in minors.
When I attended Oakwood, they would not even allow meat on campus let alone jewelry. How the school has changed over the years
One new university where I live has now allowed money use transactions during sabbath hours. I couldn't believe it and about died when I saw that during those hours. Why not run other Adventist business then during sabbath hours like other places do??? It's sick. When will we be having our services on Sunday like everybody else??? SO VERY SAD!!!!
We must speak in the affirmative degree when it comes to upholding God’s requirements. Compromise has taken the church to its lowest ebbs therefore we need to put a stop to this nonsense.
I used to teach at Oakwood over a decade ago. This present problem of allowing jewelry on campus is nothing new. The policy existed, but students went against the policy with impunity. I tried to address the situation but had no one to back me up. Consequently, I became the problem. Maintaining standards can lead to a loss of employment. But even in retrospect, I would not have altered my course of action. We can expect more things like this (and worse) from the brethren before Jesus' return. Pray for Oakwood University.
You are doing a great job my brother. GOD asked us to ‘sigh’ and ‘cry’ for the abomination. So don’t let anyone scare you with hateful language.
In the church are ‘wheat’ and ‘tares’. ❤
And the tares will be offended.
Oakwood University is not the only SDA school/university where students wear jewelry. You can go on any SDA college or university campus and you will find people wearing jewelry. So why are you singling out Oakwood University. I was on the campus of La Serra University and went into the Art gallery to view someone’s work on display and when I entered the building the first thing I saw was Pride flags around the gallery. I was so shocked to see such a display since it goes against what we believe as Bible believing Christians. I feel there’s more important issues that need to be addressed versus jewelry. We must get back to preaching and teaching the true word of God in our churches and schools. Wearing Jewelry will not send anyone to heaven or hell unless they are convicted by the Holy Spirit and ignore the Spirit. People are free to choose whatever lifestyle they want to live because God created as free human beings. But it’s our duty to preach the word of God(planting the seed) and let the Holy Spirit do the rest. Let’s stand united in praying for our church, and especially our young people. 🙏🏽
As we get closer to the end of time Satan will use EVERY CONCEIVABLE device to deceive those who claim to follow the Bible. The world walking into the church while the watchmen are SLEEPING. Not one in 20 Is READY for Jesus' return. Only 8 were saved from the flood, only 3 were saved from Sodom & Gomorrah. We see the handwriting,,,,,NARROW is the path to heaven and only FEW will make it. There is NO MORE than God can do for us than He has already done. Friends, DON'T be deceived. We are in the world but not of the world.
Employ new staff but they must be trustworthy, honest and positive result focused people
I made a comment under a church RUclips video re false nail polish the song leader was wearing. Her comment is that "God is non condemnatory" so this is taking over the church. May God help the faithful few to stand firm on principles of truth and righteousness
The theme from the pulpits are now, "stop looking at the outward, the Lord looks at the heart!" How empowering for these looking to validate their disregard for the standards of the church. 😢
The cause of this jewelry problem at Oakwood University is a ripple effect. It started in the home, where the parents are not teaching the kids in the way of the Lord, the children only go to church. Then the church they attend is not holding up the standard either. Then those same children want to continue the habit at school. And if they cannot get away with it at Oakwood, they are opting to attend other Colleges. Now Oakwood is feeling the heat financially.
Would this work in baptismal pools?
No, but perhaps they might work better making fishing luers for trout of bass.
Don't lower our faith and Adventist Standard of truth in reaching out to the world!!
The blood of Jesus Christ. Stand up for your school and church, oh yes, Jesus intervene!
The situation of financial challenges and low enrollment are not isolated to Oakwood University. The current phenomenon persists in many schools, even more famous ones. Jewelry-wearing does as well, meaning that it can be seen everywhere, even in churches. I am not discussing its salvific implications here. I just wonder if the petition has its roots in provable evidence that the university is ALLOWING it, lifting bans, etc. Are there other sources for your story, Bro, Lawrence? I heard you only cite Fulcrum. Just curious. In other words, did you find documented evidence for what Fulcrum is asserting? Did Oakwood officially do what is being alleged?
Not sure this is worth highlighting. Putting money before christian principles.
Bro Lawrence are yiu an Adventist ?
If you don't listen get him out of the school
Such a Shame
They are moving far away from God's word and standards. All the truly grounded forefathers are dead. The Lord said we should teach God's laws and principles to our children and children's children in their rising up, walking, lying down and sitting all the days of our life. Deut 6: 6-10. So sad.
What the He'll is this
I cannot understand why we have this "we" believe concept. Not wearing jewelry is not an SDA thing. It is biblical. They already wearing it for years. This should have been dealth with years ago. I cannot understand why all of a sudden jewelry is a big thing among us as people of God. We don't need it. Stop using this issue as an sda matter instead it is bible. Lord help us
So we’re is the petition at I’m trying to sign it
www.fulcrum7.com/news/2024/6/14/please-sign-petition-oakwood-university-poised-to-lift-ban-on-wearing-jewelry
Ty
And why not ? The only way we as a Christian WILL grow to be mature, is by learning to surrender. RIGHT! NO one who are not learning to know Gods will , plan and purpose, knowing themselves, WILL NOT be growing in sanctification. Everything we do is work the outward, as we are taught; everything we do, and it comes from pride ( the root of other sin) it shows that we are not maturing…
No COMPROMISING when it comes to God's words and His standards. Stand for Him, and you will see how much He will provide for the school.
Is jewelry wearing a point of salvation? Not to belabor this point, but is jewelry wearing a sin? Will the matriarchs and patriarchs that we honor in our Sabbath sermons be lost because they wore jewelry. Im clear that God allowed some practices that He did not ordain. What about pins and broaches, feathers, colorful fabrics? Does it matter if it is on a dress or lapel, ornate watches or just on the ears, clip-on or pierced. Are we straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel? At one time women didn't wear pants which was thought to be men's apparel. Every pic i see of Bible characters show men and women wearing robe like dresses. Are these topics traditions, Biblical principles, or preferences base on how we were brought up? It's an age old debate. Who has proof of salvific requirements regarding this topic. If we are serious about Evangelism and put students out without teaching them the Bible truth, what is our true mission?
I can't remember the scripture but it was when the children of Israel were crossing over the Jordan to Canaan they took off their jewelry and I believe it was referenced as idols. Also in SOP it was mentioned that we should not wear jewelry spend money on it, only unless it was lawful in your country to wear a wedding band. But a lot of money wasn't supposed to be spent on it.
The spirit of prophecy states, a unsanctify woman is the greatest curse to a minister. I there say also, a unsantify church is a curse to God .
I do not agree also
Amen
Totally disagree they need to stand up for principle . compromising is lowering the standard of our churches as well.god please have mercy.
Even in churches, many women professed SDAs come to Sabbath worship with jewelries...how much more in schools.
So people are going to hell for wearing jewelry
I think those who are interested in wearing jewelry, let leave the university with peace. Because this university must be known as an institution of light
This is Gods church/ institution. We follow Gods principles not man. There should be no jewelery, thats what we stand for. No compromise for money, trust God and follow His guidelines.
I am a proud Seventh Day Adventist born and raised in the faith. Don't get caught up in the jewelry issue, just work on keeping Oakwood open so that any student wishes to come can attend. The main goal is teaching the students about the love of God through education and preparing them to productive Christians in the workforce. When the time comes the jewelry will disappear because of the connection they have establish with God.
What’s next?
Are u serious about wearing jewelry.
God says no jewelry then it's no jewelry. Exodus 20:1-7; Genesis 35;1-4.
There is so much of the world in the church and it has less to do with non-Adventists. It speaks to the Adventists that have been in church for decades, that are choosing to wear earrings, wedding bands. etc…Adventists used to exchange watches…that seemingly was Old time religion…we cannot really speak against anything if our hands aren’t clean.
A human person wrote this or AI? Omg it's so wordy!
We go by God you have a right to listen to what God say he doesn't want to listen do something about it
Follow what the bible says
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Oakwood University is not a seventh day Adventist school. Wake up people 😅😅😅😅
I think you need to go back and do your research and you will find that Oakwood University is one of several Seventh-Day Adventist schools founded by Ellen G. White in different parts of the country and in other parts of the world. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church has the second largest educational system in the world second to the Catholic Church.
@@dorishenderson3359 oakwood University is the devil 👿 school not seventh day Adventist.
Yes it is, you need to wake up. How you know what religion it is???