MAKE INFORMED DECISION ON CHOICE OF COLOURS
Choice of colours??? Colours form an integral part of nature and therefore its importance cannot be overemphasized. Colours bring about diversity and admiration. Research also shows that some colours have therapeutic effects. Some particular colours are associated with women only or men only whilst some are considered suitable for both males and females. In designing clothing for men and women, the choice of colour to use is critically considered. However, some of us have no idea about colours so when we find ourselves in a state of making our colour choice, we make the wrong choice. Indeed, colours have significance and are sometimes associated with particular class of people in society. Although this discussion may be controversial, this article discusses the significance of some colours from the bible’s perspective but not intended to be a strict blue print for our choice of colours.
God gave Moses specific instructions concerning building of a tabernacle for Him so that He can dwell among the people of Israel. The specific instructions included colours of materials to be used for the temple (Exodus 25:1-9). The colour purple signifies royalty and used mostly by kings. Sometimes, it is difficult to come by this colour because it is not common. In Judges 8:26, the Midian kings used ornaments and clothing that had purple colour. The colour blue signifies the heavens and that which comes from heaven. Red signifies blood, death and sacrifice. In some cultures in Africa, the red and black colours signify mourning of the death of loved ones. However, that is not to say that when one wears black and or red, it certainly signifies mourning. A black suit is always admired because it blends well with several other colours. In demonstrations, one will usually see red bands or dresses to signify danger and the need for authorities concerned to address the grievances of the group doing the demonstration.
White signifies purity and righteousness. The Levites wore a robe made of white linen. A Levite was a descendant of Levi and functioned as a mediator between the people of Israel and God. The Levites performed several functions including sacrificing of animals to cleanse sinners. In the New Testament, two angels dressed in white, were sitting on the sepulcher of Jesus (John 20:12). On the mount of transfiguration, the face of Jesus shined as the sun and his raiment was white as light (Matthew 17:2). The book of revelation makes references to white robes, white cloud, white horse(s) and white throne. So anytime you have the chance of making a colour choice, do it based on informed decison. Our choice of colours should complement the divine life of God in us and the divine life of God we are living on earth.
