This Bling Thing

I want to chat about Bling for a bit, since this is part of my blog title.
But first what is this thing called bling?

Merriam-Webster Dictionary online says that the first known use of the word bling was in 1999.
noun: :  flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth; broadly :  expensive and ostentatious possessions 
The Free Dictionary
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation 
gems)
The Online Slang Dictionary says it is used as an adjective, interjection, verb, and noun;
using definitions like: High class, fancy, flashy, expensive, to be wealthy
http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/bling-bling 

I like bling. I have a lot of bling. Or what I classify as bling. (Most of my jewelry does not fit into the precious metals or gems category, however.)
I find it a bit concerning thinking about the above definitions.

Oh no, here it comes again...the truth.
1 Peter 3:3-4

Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

 Adornment.

: the act or process of making someone or something attractive by decorating

: something added to make a person or thing more attractive

When I started this entry yesterday I had no idea that this was going to be so difficult. Bling; it's my hobby, big deal I thought. It's fun, harmless. And yet I kept walking away, avoiding...this IS hitting me where it hurts. I mean, really. I have spent a lot of time reflecting...

So I started digging deeper. The verse I quoted above is spoken to wives. 1 Peter 3:1b-2 ...so that even if some [husbands] do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, ² when they see your respectful and pure conduct. We are talking about winning our husbands for the Lord; jewelry and nails aren't the ticket. 

It's about your:  

1. Inner disposition/beauty

2. Gentle, quiet spirit

3. Respectfulness

4. Self-control
5. A changed life
This is what will get his attention.  I am able to say that yes, yes this works...from experience. I will spare you the gory details, but it was I that needed to change. I am still a work in progress.
Anyway, I don't believe the above scripture means we are to become frumpy or stop caring for our outer appearance, but the bulk of our attention should be given to our inner beauty. 
(And this surely applies to all of us married or single as we affect those around us.)

I had no idea this entry was going in this direction. I guess the Lord did though. He is forever taking me places I would just as soon ignore. Ha!  Sense of humor that guy has!  So...who is this blog for...me or you or Him?  

To Him be the glory for saving the gory and those with bling,
Amy

PS. I had someone ask the other day about the 40 bags in 40 days challenge.  
Let's keep at it and extend it through Good Friday. 
40 bags...means a bag of any size of something to throw, give away, sell, donate, or re-purpose. A bag can be a grocery bag, a big black garbage bag, a baggie. The whole purpose is to start looking at our stuff and dealing with small spaces at a time...a drawer, a closet, desk, room...
You can do it girlfriend! Check out previous posts for ideas.