but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
We may be fundamental in our doctrine, and yet defeat the power of the Word we give out by the modernism of our appearance. The unsaved person will say, "What you appear to be outside speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you are saying." The more of the Lord Jesus which the sinners sees in the believer’s life, the more powerful is the latter testimony ... Alas, as someone has said, "What cheap perfume we sometime use."