inappropriate in Christian women. A similar principle applies to the use of costly jewellery or clothing. Any form of ostentation would tend to detract from the main purpose of worship. 10. Paul hastens to add that women are not denied all adornment, but the greatest asset a woman possesses is a devout and godly life. He makes it clear that he speaks only for Christian women, those who profess to worship God and whose standards must always be higher than those making no such profession. There is