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<DIV>Let's set one thing straight here and now Posh. You want to hold a
conversation with me, that's fine. Don't ever attack me again (paragraph 3)! As
long as you got that good and clear, continue on, if not don't address me again.
I will not be attacked by someone who isn't mature enough to keep this topic
civil.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I would say it's not my place to judge a person's outside, especially on
how they worship. I myself know a couple of Goths and skaters that would disgust
you to no end based off these claims that clothing controls one's worship.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>The only words I think I have for you at this point is this:</DIV>
<DIV>Philippians 3:15 "All of us who are mature should take such a view of
things. And <STRONG><U><EM>if on some point you think differently, that too God
will make clear to you</EM></U></STRONG>."</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>God bless you,</DIV>
<DIV>Lance<BR>John 8:32 "You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you
free."<BR></DIV>
<DIV>On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:45:56 -0700 (PDT) <A
href="mailto:gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net">gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net</A> writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>I beg to differ Lance.....</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I am not saying that a person needs to wear what they don't have. If they
don't have a dress to wear, I would understand. But I would think in time they
would want to get one. You can get nice ones at garage sales for like 1
buck!!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Maybe your thinking of what god thinks is your opinon. Do you honestly
believe that if you walked into a 'church' where everyone wore what they want,
you would feel like they worship him with a full heart? Because it sounds half
hearted to me. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>maybe you think that because you are not hearing directly FROM
god..."thou shall not have to wear nice clothes when in my presence." That you
really don't have too? It is your heart condition that shows what you are on
the outside.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Time and unforseen occurance befall us all and I can understand if you
CAN NOT find proper clothes to wear. As long as it is not all the time. Would
you want someone coming into your work like that everytime??? It is love for
our neighbors that drive us to please god and them. Do you do that by saying,
"it doesn't matter what you wear?" </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>COME ON------Love for god does not end when you step out of 'church' does
it??? Your bodies are sacrafices to god. Would you not WANT to honor him at
<U>all times</U> by looking your best when you come to his place of
worship?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Posh<BR><BR><B><I>gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net</I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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beg to differ Posh. God doesn't care about clothing. He cares about the
condition of our heart. Our intentions in our worship of Him is most
important. Yes we as humans justify clothing as showing repsect, but as long
as you claim you're not showing God respect because of the clothing your
wearing, the moment we lose all those Christians that "come as they are".
<BR><BR>If you go about telling people it's the clothing you wear that
impacts God, I gotta tell ya, you missed the boat. We will turn away people
who NEED Christ if people take the stand that clothing controls your worship
of God. And I gotta tell ya, clothing don't mean a thing without your heart
being on Christ.<BR><BR>I've seen bikers, Goths, skaters, preps, etc all
come and meet at the foot of the Cross. Their clothing doesn't fit your
definition of Church clothes, but let me tell you, their heart of worship is
amazing. And THAT my friend is most important: humbling yourself before God
AS YOU ARE. Not as someone has told you you need to be.<BR><BR>God bless
you,<BR>Lance<BR>All the people, lemme hear you give a holler:<BR>IN GOD WE
TRUST! IN GOD WE TRUST!<BR>We stamp it on our penny, nickel, dime, quarter,
dollar.<BR>IN GOD WE TRUST! IN GOD WE TRUST!<BR>-- "Indivisible" by
Pillar<BR><BR>Please note: message attached<BR><BR>Hi All,<BR>I've noticed
some stories or jokes pertaining to clothing in "church".<BR><BR>Some have
said, "God doesn't care as long as your there".<BR><BR>I say, "How could you
say that???"<BR><BR>When you go on a job interview, do you say" My future
employer will understand. As long as I show up!" NO-------<BR>That doesn't
get you anywhere. We have to be our finest and well groomed. We are speaking
of being in god's house of worship. Would you go to the Presidents home and
wear tshirts and jeans, saying he will understand???<BR><BR>No he won't.
There is respect t hat is lacking in peoples hearts for PURE worship.
Wearing jeans, SHORT skirts, and any old thing is not showing CLEAN worship.
<BR><BR>Certain things people think are just that....what people think. What
about what god thinks? Would you really NOT care what kind of concern you
put on cleanliness???? <BR><BR>Posh</BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>