[GCFL-discuss] Old cowboy goes to church

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Let's say, one day you  walked into a 'church'.
In the first 'church' everyone is hanging around in t-shirts and jeans. They all seem to be very laid back. They look no different than if they were home. Everyone has their own way to come to 'church'.
The second 'church' you walk into, everyone is dressed up very nicely (casual dresses and business suits) Young and old alike. They all seem to be very laid back. Their faces look no different than if they were home. 
After going to both 'churches'...which one would you feel was more serious about learning, setting an example to new ones who have never been there before, and are clean cut? 
I work in an office, I have to wear business casual clothes to set an inviting atmosphere for new clients. Wouldn't that make sence to bring that sort of atmosphere to 'church'. BUT....because 'church' is is God's work...Doesn't it make sence to dress up even more? When you compare the two....which one should get higher devotion? 
Let's say I do do what you do when it comes to 'church'. I dress down and wear what I want. In my heart, I would feel embarrest. When i know that I didn't give my best to God. 
 
And no...no guys wear tuxes, except at weddings. Although it would be funny to see :)
 
Posh
 
 
 


gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net wrote:

Wow I'm not sure what part 2 has to do with any of our conversations, but part one mearly declares: 
"I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God." 
Now how is a woman walking into Church with jeans or shorts not dressing modestly? Even if it's a skirt, that can still be modest. I'm sorry but this scripture says NOTHING about throwing on the formal wear and that beeing how you serve God.

It's all about the HEART of the worshiper. And that's all that matters.

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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Also.....
The matter of dress and grooming is another area in which we need to cultivate virtue. Clothing choices vary according to culture, and pressure may be strong to keep up with the latest styles and trends. But why should we follow every fad or fashion that comes along? The Bible admonishes us to "quit being fashioned after this system of things." (Romans 12:2) Rather than make up rules, the apostle Paul wrote under inspiration: "I desire the women to adorn themselves in well-arranged dress, with modesty and soundness of mind, not with styles of hair braiding and gold or pearls or very expensive garb, but in the way that befits women professing to reverence God." (1 Timothy 2:9, 10) This basic standard applies to men and women alike. Of course, there is room for delightful variety in style as a result of cultural preference or personal taste.

The Bible also identifies immoral practices that God explicitly condemns. At 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10, we read the warning: "What! Do you not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God's kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God's kingdom." Clearly, to cultivate virtue, we need to get thoroughly familiar with God's standards.

Posh
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