Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
But even though persons are given the freedom of choice by God, our bodies still belong to Him, both by creation and redemption, and therefore, it is His sovereign right to instruct each of us on the issues of outward adornment and how to treat our bodies. This leads us to the core of the Bible study, in which three stewards are given talents by The Master, not for safe keeping, but for multiplication purposes. It follows the same instruction given in Eden, for us to be fruitful and “Multiply”.
Matthew 25: 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
Matthew 25:17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoned with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!