? on rings

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CDSTERRE@INDYVAX.IUPUI.EDU wrote:

> I am curious to see what other UPCI members and their churches
> believe and then why they believe that?
> My personal belief is that the wedding ring is not wrong as
> long as it does not bring attention to yourself.
> 

I agree. Lemme tell you a story.

My now-husband and I went browsing for wedding rings one day. I picked 
out this extremely glittery thing and tried it on. He said, "Do you like 
it?" Of course, I'm in shock ('cause he's proposing in a way!) and say, 
"Yes!"

Well, he bought the ring. So, after 7 months of engagement (we had 6 
months to return the ring for a full refund), I decided it was too much. 
We brought it back for something less showy. You can imagine the 
salespeople's surprise.

I now have a simple diamond that advertises my "taken" status. It is not 
a *lighthouse* kind of beacon, but rather a *bicycle headlight* type.

My pastor said it's ok to wear a wedding ring. I have not yet, after 
three years in wedded blitz (bliss??) been temped to wear any other type 
of ring. 

***Just as the Holy Ghost is a mark of ownership on the Bride of Christ, 
so is a wedding ring. It should be obvious you are married. That way, 
would-be suitors will stay away. They don't want to mess with the 
Bridegroom!***