[GCFL-discuss] Old cowboy goes to church

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I 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". 

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.

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.

God bless you,
Lance
All the people, lemme hear you give a holler:
IN GOD WE TRUST! IN GOD WE TRUST!
We stamp it on our penny, nickel, dime, quarter, dollar.
IN GOD WE TRUST! IN GOD WE TRUST!
-- "Indivisible" by Pillar

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Hi All,
I've noticed some stories or jokes pertaining to clothing in "church".
 
Some have said, "God doesn't care as long as your there".
 
I say, "How could you say that???"
 
When you go on a job interview, do you say" My future employer will understand. As long as I show up!" NO-------
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???
 
No he won't. There is respect that is lacking in peoples hearts for PURE worship. Wearing jeans, SHORT skirts, and any old thing is not showing CLEAN worship. 
 
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???? 
 
Posh