is it conceited to wear golden crosses?

Question

is it conceited to wear golden crosses?

Answer 1

I believe that having on a golden cross does not mean much in itself. However, the raison d'etre of having the golden cross on, is the significant part. There is a proliferation of reasons why people could be having the cross on: the cross could simply be a fashionable accessory; the cross could be appropriated as a expression/symbol of one's reverence for God; or it could even be used self-righteously as a symbol of their piousness; and et cetera.
(I don't see how the cross being made of gold or some other element would be of any significance. This does not necessarily show that one is uncharitable or ungenerous to others. Most engagement and wedding rings and locklets containing pictures of beloved ones are in gold or silver.)
So if you would ask for my opinion (this is just my thoughts) if is it conceited to wear golden crosses? I would say it depends . . Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I'm not sure about conceited, but I find it ironic, somehow. Christ died on a couple of rough wooden beams -- not a gold and diamond cross.

I have a cross made up of two nails fastened together that I wear sometimes. I've also got a bronze Celtic cross from the Holy Land that I like because it reminds me of eternity. I do have a rough silver Crucifix, but it was a gift, and I don't wear it very much.

I just don't think I'd be comfortable wearing anything more ornate than the nail and the Celtic crosses.

Answer 3

Can you imagine that the person you loved most in the world stepped between you and a thief and took a dagger in the heart as a result of it? Can you imagine that that person lingered a long time in suffering before he or she actually died? Can you also imagine that after their death you went to the jewelers and had a golden dagger made that you could wear proudly from then on?? God hates idols and the cross is an idol which glorifies the horrific death of his beloved son. Why would you wear one at all??

Answer 4

i prefer the crucifix but i don't see why it would be a problem,i guess you could consider it a molten/graven image but it isn't a pagan graven/molten image either so it would be an individuals choice if they felt comfortable with it. to wear it for vanity may be wrong. i don't know why you would consider it conceited though.

Answer 5

I do not think it is conceited, but I do think that it is wrong.

I also think that we are supposed to portray our Faith in our Lord by acts and deeds, not by symbols and idols.

Deuteronomy 29:17:

and ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them

Psalm 115: 4

Their idols are silver and gold, The work of mens hands.

Matthew 6: 3-4

3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
4 that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

5 And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

Answer 6

The book of Matthew, verse six touches on the subject of your outward displays of your beliefs (shown below).
If you are wearing it as a reminder to yourself of the sacrifices of our Lord, I am sure that He is satisfied. But if you are doing it as an act of display, to attract attention to yourself or be boastful of your religion, then it is a sin. The Lord knows what is in your heart.

1"Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him."

Answer 7

dependson how big thecros is. if its tiny, no, but if its huge and showy, yes, its not only conceited, its showing off

Answer 8

Somewhat hypocritical. What was all that about rich men and heaven and needles?

Answer 9

No I like my white gold one best. It's small, unpretentious, pretty and ornate.

Answer 10

Not necessarily, although silver is better as it keeps the werewolves away.