[GCFL-discuss] Old cowboy goes to church

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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.

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.

The only words I think I have for you at this point is this:
Philippians 3:15 "All of us who are mature should take such a view of
things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will
make clear to you."

God bless you,
Lance
John 8:32 "You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:45:56 -0700 (PDT) gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net writes:
I beg to differ Lance.....

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!!

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. 

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.

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?" 

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 all times by looking your best when you come to his place of worship?

Posh

gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net wrote:

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

Please note: message attached

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 t hat 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
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