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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 10:25:40 AM
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MrFribbles
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If its only a matter of heart attitude your answer would have to be no, is that a correct assumption?
I would say that's a false assumption, at least universally speaking. The fact that it is a heart attitude does not mean that anything goes for everyone; rather, it depends on the individual's heart. Some people may not feel convicted about any style of clothing. However, others may feel certain styles are not right for them, and so they choose to abstain.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 10:42:36 AM
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Question. Are there any styles of clothing you would not wear to church, and if there are why not?.
I would not wear a speedo to Church.
Why?
Because if I walked into a Church full of folks in a speedo, after the stampede I would be the only person left in the room.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 10:43:32 AM
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If its only a matter of heart attitude your answer would have to be no, is that a correct assumption?
I would say that's a false assumption, at least universally speaking. The fact that it is a heart attitude does not mean that anything goes for everyone; rather, it depends on the individual's heart. Some people may not feel convicted about any style of clothing. However, others may feel certain styles are not right for them, and so they choose to abstain.
well, thank you for your answer, but i was asking it specifically of Ta_mosquito so.........
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 10:44:49 AM
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Question. Are there any styles of clothing you would not wear to church, and if there are why not?.
I would not wear a speedo to Church.
Why?
Because if I walked into a Church full of folks in a speedo, after the stampede I would be the only person left in the room.
Thanks
RC
Lol!
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 11:00:13 AM
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I truly see both sides of this issue, which doesn't help, I know. There's just so many angles to this. On the one hand, I get what people are saying about the early Christians not dressing up. That is most probably the case. But did they purposely wear their worst? Probably not. As far as I can see, God doesn't mandate a specific attire other than modesty - which also says respectfulness to me - and that is certainly all we need to know.
HisFish and others have brought up interesting points, too. For those who are saying they don't dress up and just want to be themselves, well, what exactly do you wear to weddings, funeral, interviews, special meetings, etc.?? Will you dress casually or dress down for your own wedding? Please note that I'm not challenging your personal dress code to church. What I am challenging is the consistency in these types of statements. If you do, in fact, dress up for certain occasions, then isn't that going against yourself and therefore a bit hypocritical? Just wondering how this works.
I used to work for someone who would not dress up for any occasion. It was, in fact, a matter of pride with him. No matter what the occasion, such as a client meeting or a wedding/party where the invitation specifically said formal or semi-formal, he would go in jeans just to be 'himself', to be different, and to purposely rebel against what he viewed as tradition and the rules. Bottom line: It was really all about him playing games, being a rebel, and making a statement, which is both rude and childish. Attending a special occasion of any sort is an honor and should be respected. Ignoring a set or acknowledged dress code is totally disrespectful to the hosts, and it's disrespectful to everyone else in attendance.
Please note: I am not accusing any of you here of the above!! Only you know how you dress and whether it's appropriate for the situation you are in. I just wanted to mention the example as yet another aspect to this argument and something else to examine. Are people dressing down to church out of pride and stubbornness? Are they just trying to rebel, be different, or make a personal point? No one can answer that but the individuals themselves, and it's just something else to think about.
While criticisms have been made against dressing up for church [it's just a show for others, etc], I think an equal number of criticisms could be made for the opposite end of the spectrum, as well. It honestly boils down to why we dress the way we do. Are we in line with modesty, are we respecting or disrespecting others in attendance, and most of all are we respecting or disrespecting God in any way whether we dress up or dress down.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 11:09:29 AM
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It's not that I'm trying to impress God, any of the congregation, or anyone else for that matter. We go to church to honor and praise God, our Creator, His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and The Holy Spirit, sent to guide, direct, and comfort us. Yes, we can do that in tee shirts and blue jeans, but if we would wear dress clothes to weddings, funerals, fancy parties, you name it, why would we not wear dress clothes to church? Is celebrating God in His House, less of an "event" than secular gatherings? Not in my opinion. That's why I don't wear tee shirts and jeans to church.
Now this I agree with. I was always taught to "wear the best that you have" when you go to the Lord's house. No one would ever consider having dinner with the President of the USA dressed in jeans and a tee shirt. Why would one show up to be Spiritually fed in that type of attire? If that is all you have, I can understand -- its more important to just come. IMO.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 11:32:45 AM
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For those who are saying they don't dress up and just want to be themselves, well, what exactly do you wear to weddings, funeral, interviews, special meetings, etc.?? Will you dress casually or dress down for your own wedding? Please note that I'm not challenging your personal dress code to church. What I am challenging is the consistency in these types of statements. If you do, in fact, dress up for certain occasions, then isn't that going against yourself and therefore a bit hypocritical? Just wondering how this works.
Well, here is the situation at least for me. It depends on what is required at the event. For instance, I would never show up in khakis and flip-flops to a wedding that I know is going to be extremely formal. The difference when it comes to church is that my church has an extremely lax dress code. If I were to come to church in my best duds...*I* would be the odd one out! If I were going to go and attend a church that I knew typically dressed up, I would dress up. But I don't attend a church like that on a regular basis because I've never truly felt accepted in them. If the church I'm in right now was mostly full of people who dressed up for church, but they had a very open-minded attitude and I felt accepted then I would have absolutely no problem dressing up for church like everyone else that went there. However, with all the ones I've ever been to I just didn't get that vibe. I'm not saying that a church that dresses up can't make you feel comfortable, I'm only saying that I haven't experienced this in my own life. So right now I'll continue going to my church where I feel completely accepted for who I am, a church that I am absolutely in love with and look forward to going to, and I'll continue wearing jeans and a t-shirt like everyone else.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 11:37:15 AM
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Exactly.
I don't get how dressing up is showing respect to GOD.
Is it that God only shows up in our lives on Sunday morning and we need to look our best for Him?
Because, my Bible tells me that God lives in me, that is presence is everywhere.
Shouldn't I be dressed up ALL the time?
No. Dressing up on Sunday has nothing to do with God. It has to do with other people, and presenting yourself in front of them.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 12:46:43 PM
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Question. Are there any styles of clothing you would not wear to church, and if there are why not?.
I would not wear a speedo to Church.
Why?
Because if I walked into a Church full of folks in a speedo, after the stampede I would be the only person left in the room.
Thanks
RC
Okay, this made me laugh!
To answer the question, I wouldn't wear anything to church that made me feel uncomfortable or anything that revealed parts of my body that should be covered.
I made a point this morning to look around and see how others were dressed. I would say 75% of the congregation was dressed in normal every day clothes. I would say the ones dressed up probably didn't even care enough to notice.
Interesting story. My husband never attends church with me. I take all six of my kids by myself every single week without him. Some people don't know me well enough to know I'm married. My 17-month-old got a little loud today, so I carried her to the back of the church till she quieted down. An older lady got up to use the restroom and on her way out asked me if all six of them were mine. I replied "yes" with a smile. She didn't say anything but gave me a look that, to me, said "for shame." Was she thinking that? I have no idea, but it sure felt that way. It made me feel bad because I felt she was judging me. I felt, whether she said it or not, that she assumed I was just a single mom having baby on top of baby. The moral of the story is you can really hurt someone by judging them based on the superficial. God really DOES look at our hearts. Clothes are just clothes. They're just a material item that I can't take with me when I die.
Note: I'm not speaking badly of single moms at all. Please, no one take it that way.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 12:54:59 PM
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I truly see both sides of this issue, which doesn't help, I know. There's just so many angles to this. On the one hand, I get what people are saying about the early Christians not dressing up. That is most probably the case. But did they purposely wear their worst? Probably not. As far as I can see, God doesn't mandate a specific attire other than modesty - which also says respectfulness to me - and that is certainly all we need to know.
HisFish and others have brought up interesting points, too. For those who are saying they don't dress up and just want to be themselves, well, what exactly do you wear to weddings, funeral, interviews, special meetings, etc.?? Will you dress casually or dress down for your own wedding? Please note that I'm not challenging your personal dress code to church. What I am challenging is the consistency in these types of statements. If you do, in fact, dress up for certain occasions, then isn't that going against yourself and therefore a bit hypocritical? Just wondering how this works.
I used to work for someone who would not dress up for any occasion. It was, in fact, a matter of pride with him. No matter what the occasion, such as a client meeting or a wedding/party where the invitation specifically said formal or semi-formal, he would go in jeans just to be 'himself', to be different, and to purposely rebel against what he viewed as tradition and the rules. Bottom line: It was really all about him playing games, being a rebel, and making a statement, which is both rude and childish. Attending a special occasion of any sort is an honor and should be respected. Ignoring a set or acknowledged dress code is totally disrespectful to the hosts, and it's disrespectful to everyone else in attendance.
Please note: I am not accusing any of you here of the above!! Only you know how you dress and whether it's appropriate for the situation you are in. I just wanted to mention the example as yet another aspect to this argument and something else to examine. Are people dressing down to church out of pride and stubbornness? Are they just trying to rebel, be different, or make a personal point? No one can answer that but the individuals themselves, and it's just something else to think about.
While criticisms have been made against dressing up for church [it's just a show for others, etc], I think an equal number of criticisms could be made for the opposite end of the spectrum, as well. It honestly boils down to why we dress the way we do. Are we in line with modesty, are we respecting or disrespecting others in attendance, and most of all are we respecting or disrespecting God in any way whether we dress up or dress down.
I'll answer your question. I generally wear what is expected of me. I don't always like it, but that's what I do. Thankfully, God doesn't expect me to dress in my "nicest" clothing to worship Him. If He did, I certainly would.
I do want to make one point here. I have one outfit in my closet that many people would consider my best. I, on the other hand, don't like it. It makes me feel uncomfortable and just isn't my style, so *I* don't consider it my best. My best is what represents me as a person. Unfortunately, society doesn't always see it this way.
I don't think there are many people who dress in their normal clothes to be rebellious; I really don't. And if they ARE being rebellious, they're not being rebellious toward God but toward those who expect them to dress in a certain way. I just want to get together with other believers and fellowship, but I don't want to have to conform to be considered good enough for them. Truth be told, I dress to suit my personality. Anything that makes me feel differently or act differently in any way is a facade, which I don't think God likes.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 1:08:46 PM
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It's not that I'm trying to impress God, any of the congregation, or anyone else for that matter. We go to church to honor and praise God, our Creator, His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and The Holy Spirit, sent to guide, direct, and comfort us. Yes, we can do that in tee shirts and blue jeans, but if we would wear dress clothes to weddings, funerals, fancy parties, you name it, why would we not wear dress clothes to church? Is celebrating God in His House, less of an "event" than secular gatherings? Not in my opinion. That's why I don't wear tee shirts and jeans to church.
Now this I agree with. I was always taught to "wear the best that you have" when you go to the Lord's house. No one would ever consider having dinner with the President of the USA dressed in jeans and a tee shirt. Why would one show up to be Spiritually fed in that type of attire? If that is all you have, I can understand -- its more important to just come. IMO.
Maybe I just see things differently than other people, but how is the church building any more the "house of God" than anywhere else I'm worshiping Him? There is no biblical basis for this at all. When I attend services on Sunday morning, I'm not visiting God's house. That statement in and of itself makes it sound like I have to go to one particular spot to see Him and worship Him, as if He wasn't there with me on my walk up to the church building or when I was praising Him on the phone while talking to my sister the other night. He's with me all the time. He doesn't reside in a fancy building with stained-glass windows and pews. It just happens that that particular building is a nice convenient location for a large number of Christians to get together and worship and all actually fit in the same room, but it's no more God's house than my living room is when my children are all sitting in a circle listening to me read the Bible and talking about Jesus with me.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 1:21:13 PM
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Question. Are there any styles of clothing you would not wear to church, and if there are why not?.
I would not wear a speedo to Church.
Why?
Because if I walked into a Church full of folks in a speedo, after the stampede I would be the only person left in the room.
Thanks
RC
Okay, this made me laugh!
To answer the question, I wouldn't wear anything to church that made me feel uncomfortable or anything that revealed parts of my body that should be covered.
I made a point this morning to look around and see how others were dressed. I would say 75% of the congregation was dressed in normal every day clothes. I would say the ones dressed up probably didn't even care enough to notice.
Interesting story. My husband never attends church with me. I take all six of my kids by myself every single week without him. Some people don't know me well enough to know I'm married. My 17-month-old got a little loud today, so I carried her to the back of the church till she quieted down. An older lady got up to use the restroom and on her way out asked me if all six of them were mine. I replied "yes" with a smile. She didn't say anything but gave me a look that, to me, said "for shame." Was she thinking that? I have no idea, but it sure felt that way. It made me feel bad because I felt she was judging me. I felt, whether she said it or not, that she assumed I was just a single mom having baby on top of baby. The moral of the story is you can really hurt someone by judging them based on the superficial. God really DOES look at our hearts. Clothes are just clothes. They're just a material item that I can't take with me when I die.
Note: I'm not speaking badly of single moms at all. Please, no one take it that way.
(Some) People assume a lot of things at churches. I remember a young woman got pregnant and had a baby... A few people knew her marital status (wasn't married) but others assumed that because a husband wasn't there she must be a not-so-kind word. It turns out she was raped and had a baby, but was too ashamed to tell anyone how the baby got there. I think she ended up telling one woman who's kind of like the youth pastor's aide, and that's the only reason why I know what happened.
Anyway, I think dressing up for church is tradition/personal preference, no more than that. If people prefer to dress up, that's fine. If not, that's fine too. I don't think God is looking down to see who dressed up for a church service and who didn't. It doesn't matter.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 2:11:13 PM
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Not a problem for me - I know exactly what I'll wear every week. I wear robes every week, I can wear whatever I want under them, nobody knows!!! Our church wears whatever you're comfortable in, we see everything from very formal wear to shorts and T shirts - not a problem.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 2:11:27 PM
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HisFish and others have brought up interesting points, too. For those who are saying they don't dress up and just want to be themselves, well, what exactly do you wear to weddings, funeral, interviews, special meetings, etc.?? Will you dress casually or dress down for your own wedding? Please note that I'm not challenging your personal dress code to church. What I am challenging is the consistency in these types of statements. If you do, in fact, dress up for certain occasions, then isn't that going against yourself and therefore a bit hypocritical? Just wondering how this works.
Since you asked, my friend Lw9, I always wear nice pants, a shirt under my blouses (for modesty), and the blouse is nice. Sometimes, I wear a nice jacket with this combination. I wear nice flats and usually a hat. The colors are almost invariably some combination of solid red, solid black, and/or solid white. Occasionally, I will wear another color. Sometimes, I wear jeans. I always do my best to look presentable, until I come home, where I run about in PJs.
So the other day, I took my daughter to the oncologist. She asked me why I had dressed up. I hadn't. That was her perception, because I wore a scarf about my neck, and that changed her whole perceptive of my ordinary clothes.
Dressing up is perception.
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While criticisms have been made against dressing up for church [it's just a show for others, etc], I think an equal number of criticisms could be made for the opposite end of the spectrum, as well. It honestly boils down to why we dress the way we do. Are we in line with modesty, are we respecting or disrespecting others in attendance, and most of all are we respecting or disrespecting God in any way whether we dress up or dress down.
I could very well be wrong, but I don't believe any of us who criticized those who demanded that we dress up were criticizing dressing up. Not at all. We were criticizing those who demand that others dress up. There is a huge difference. But I know you to be smart enough to see that -- maybe I missed something.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 4:26:14 PM
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I could care less what another person wears at church.
I think God is the same way.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 5:15:27 PM
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Dressing up on Sunday has nothing to do with God. It has to do with other people, and presenting yourself in front of them.
Yep.
It's a visual effect to send a positive message about your church to the congregation. A lot of churchgoers want to attend a clean, presentful church, and they usually base that off of the clothing style. Some pastors feel it's a requirement to look fancy while preaching, as if it's going to be beneficial toward people getting saved.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 6:31:02 PM
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I agree, Covaan. Admittedly, I don't see a whole lot of people from my church outside of services and church functions, but when I do see them the ones who "dress up" in church are usually dressed very similarly when I see them at the market or Wal-mart.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 8:41:43 PM
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Hi Covaan_Meshuga!!
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I don't think there are many people who dress in their normal clothes to be rebellious; I really don't.
I brought up the example to provide another viewpoint because it's probably one not many have thought of. I happened to see this attitude firsthand so I know it exists and realize there are many reasons why people dress the way they do. I'm not asking anyone to form assumptions about other people [definitely not!!]... it's simply another point to ponder. If we are being rebellious or prideful through our clothing, whether that's dressing up or down, then it's something to think about and examine in ourselves.
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And if they ARE being rebellious, they're not being rebellious toward God but toward those who expect them to dress in a certain way.
I would say people should simply respect the church they choose to attend. If they don't like the general style of dress and are in rebellion, then they should find another church. No, we don't need to all dress alike and in a uniform, but if someone is dressing against the norm to provoke a response, be rebellious, or arrogantly 'enlighten' the church, then this is very disrespectful behavior, and I would call it wrong. We aren't called to rebellion and dissension in the congregation.
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I could very well be wrong, but I don't believe any of us who criticized those who demanded that we dress up were criticizing dressing up. Not at all. We were criticizing those who demand that others dress up. There is a huge difference. But I know you to be smart enough to see that -- maybe I missed something.
There has been some criticism of dressing up in general, and I wanted to provide a fair counterpoint to that:
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all need to wear formal clothes come from insecurities rather than some logical reasoning. i dare anyone to prove me wrong
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I think many Christians dress up for show (for man's sake rather than for God).
Blessings to you!!
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 8:51:37 PM
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Ah. I can See where you are coming from, then, Lw9. Thanks. 
I do admittedly think twice before going to services in jeans, but I wear them occasionally. However, if am going to a class there, I wear jeans without even thinking about it.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 9:12:13 PM
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I agree with cheeky_monkey and the others. Just because we're gathering for corporate worship doesn't mean it's the only time we present ourselves before God. And if we must present ourselves before God in our best duds, we should be consistent and do that ALL the time we present ourselves before God.
So much for 1 Timothy 2:9. 
Question. Are there any styles of clothing you would not wear to church, and if there are why not?. If its only a matter of heart attitude your answer would have to be no, is that a correct assumption?
I would not wear immodest clothing to church. I don't wear immodest clothing in public, period.
Note that I haven't said that I go casual (jeans, etc.) to church. The o-presponse you quoted said that I don't go to church dressed a certain way because I'm somehow presenting myself before God. There may be other reasons I dress the way I do, but it's not because I only meet with God one day a week and must dress my best because of that.
And that is a great answer. Modesty, just as the bible prescribes, and that is the word i was searching for. Everybody is assuming im talking about Armani silk suits and Dior gowns. When i say dress nice for church, im talking about clothes that present you well, and ill say it yet again, my complaint is against the beachwear and jogging attire that look slovenly.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 9:43:13 PM
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Covaan_Meshuga
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Everybody is assuming im talking about Armani silk suits and Dior gowns. When i say dress nice for church, im talking about clothes that present you well, and ill say it yet again, my complaint is against the beachwear and jogging attire that look slovenly.
Nahh, Fish! We didn't think that! I have just heard (and experienced) too many horror stories of people who demanded dressy clothes of those who had none. When I was a young widowed (not rich) woman with two children, my neighbor kicked her precious 15-year-old daughter out of the house, and her only outerwear were a pair of overalls, one pair of pants, two shirts, and one pair of shoes. Even though this was her situation, I knew that if I had not bought her dresses, she would not have been welcome in the church I attended, when she moved in with me.
Well, that's all right. She needed the clothes, and I don't regret buying them for her, but the idea that she would not have been welcome -- i.e. I would have been harassed about it -- is sad.
Another incident I'd forgotten: found a young woman with an infant in a train station, and they were kicking her out to the street. Am I supposed to walk away? Couldn't. I was going to a church camp meeting, so I sneaked her in and let her sleep in my cabin a couple days until she could reach relatives in Portland. Her clothing was hideously poor, so I knew that she would have been kicked out if she was caught. Why? Because one of the many stresses there was on dress. I had to tell her not to leave the cabin unless it was night. Poor kid. She must have been bored to death, but because of the clothing issue, I could not even take her to the church services! Sad.
But I would be the first to back anyone who is calling for modest clothing in services. I have made a few rants on CW after visiting some churches, where the clothing was more immodest (literally!) than that of our local ladies of the evening! Now that is frightening.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 9:43:41 PM
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SonInMe1
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I am afriad if I had the money I would buy a ton of cool suits and diamond watches and 300 dollar hair cuts and have that blonde trophy wife and...
yeah, right.
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You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
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RE: Clothes you Wear to Church - 6/22/2008 9:54:09 PM
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cheeky_monkey
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I agree with cheeky_monkey and the others. Just because we're gathering for corporate worship doesn't mean it's the only time we present ourselves before God. And if we must present ourselves before God in our best duds, we should be consistent and do that ALL the time we present ourselves before God.
So much for 1 Timothy 2:9.
Question. Are there any styles of clothing you would not wear to church, and if there are why not?. If its only a matter of heart attitude your answer would have to be no, is that a correct assumption?
I would not wear immodest clothing to church. I don't wear immodest clothing in public, period.
Note that I haven't said that I go casual (jeans, etc.) to church. The o-pre | | |
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