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"“No occasion should be given to unbelievers to reproach our faith. We are considered odd and singular, and should not take a course to lead unbelievers to think us more so than our faith requires us to be. Some who believe the truth may think that it would be more healthful for the sisters to adopt the American costume, yet if that mode of dress would cripple our influence among unbelievers so that we could not so readily gain access to them, we should by no means adopt it, though we suffered much in consequence. But some are deceived in thinking there is so much benefit to be received from this costume. While it may prove a benefit to some, it is an injury to others. 1T 456.3"
Likely biblical basis 95% 1 Corinthians 10:32
"Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:"
This is a duplicate of pair 2. Both passages emphasize the importance of avoiding actions that could cause offense or hinder one's ability to share their faith with others.

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