Revelation 7:13-14<\/a>). We know this is figurative language because you can’t wash anything in blood and expect it to physically come out white. But as a symbol, we know that Jesus’ blood was shed to cleanse us from sin and, thus, makes us pure again.<\/p>\nFigurative language is not meant to be applied physically. It is a visual word picture to relay information. The rules for your physical dress is to be modest in our clothing choices. There are no laws about what colors we choose to wear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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