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Christian head covering

So, do you know how sometimes people wear hats or scarves on their heads? Well, some Christian ladies also wear something on their heads when they go to church or pray at home. It's called a head covering.

It's a way for them to show that they are respecting God and His commands in the Bible. In one part of the Bible, it talks about how women should cover their heads while praying. So, these ladies wear something on their heads like a hat, a scarf, or a headband to show that they are following this teaching.

Wearing a head covering can also show that women are being obedient and modest. This means that they are trying to be respectful and humble in front of God. Some women might wear a head covering all the time, but others just wear it during certain times, like when they are praying.

So, it's a way that Christian ladies can show their love and obedience to God by covering their heads with something like a hat, scarf or headband.
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