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Inward purity & outward dress -- Does it matter how we dress for worship?
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| September 2, 2003
| The Rev'd Dr. Peter Toon
Posted on 09/03/2003 6:23:54 AM PDT by hiho hiho
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To: RnMomof7
When we had my grandsons funeral I was touched by the southern practice to pull over to the side of the road or to stop walking to pay tribute to the deceased.
We have that here in the Midwest. And usually police escort to ignore traffic lights and stop signs.
To: George W. Bush; RnMomof7
I wasn't posting to the religion section when rn was Wesleyan. I have been posting in the politics section since 1998.
When I moved I had to re register so I am listed as Dec 2000.
When I first encountered rn on these threads she was no longer mild or Wesleyan! I don't think she had encountered an Amyraldian before yours truly.
To: drstevej
Interestingly, we have a number of 'street people' show up at my parish church--the church (thus, the bathrooms) are open on Sunday AM's. Convenient.
They are all quite respectful of what's going on, and their presence does not bother me, even when they are inside the nave.
I don't think God is all bent out of shape about whether I wear jeans/t-shirt or tie; but since I have the stuff, I'll wear it as a sign of respect. Those who DON'T have the stuff obviously can't wear it...
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posted on
09/04/2003 7:27:27 PM PDT
by
ninenot
(Democrats make mistakes. RINOs don't correct them.--Chesterton (adapted by Ninenot))
To: ninenot
***I don't think God is all bent out of shape about whether I wear jeans/t-shirt or tie; but since I have the stuff, I'll wear it as a sign of respect.***
That's okie dokie by me.
To: drstevej
I think another valid point is that dressing to impress or attract others is not appropriate. A person should dress for public worship with modesty, so that others will not have their attention withdrawn from God to that person's attire or appearance.
To: drstevej
NOTE TO KJV Onlyists: "him that weareth the gay clothing" Think this might be misunderstood by some unfamiliar with the Bible? A perfect translation.....
Not if anyone looks up the word and sees the context it is in.
I guess 'temple prostitutes' is a good substitution for sodomites.
Wouldn't want to offend anyone now would we?
To: pram
***I think another valid point is that dressing to impress or attract others is not appropriate. A person should dress for public worship with modesty, so that others will not have their attention withdrawn from God to that person's attire or appearance. ***
Agreed.
To: youbetcha
Ping to a beautiful testimony.
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posted on
09/05/2003 7:06:45 AM PDT
by
snerkel
To: snerkel
I believe that what is on the inside will be reflected on the outside. I think someone, male or female should dress appropriately no matter where they go. I always think when you go to worship, you should wear your very best.
To: youbetcha
*** I always think when you go to worship, you should wear your very best. ***
I'll ask the wife to get the mink coat out of cold storage. It may be hot down here in Baton Rouge, but that's definitely her best. And she looks great in it.
The Father seeks those who worship in spirit and truth.
~ Jesus
To: youbetcha
***I believe that what is on the inside will be reflected on the outside.***
Read James 2.
To: drstevej
Absolutely you should worship in spirit and in truth, but that has nothing to do with attire. I was thinking about some girls who wear tank tops or skimpy clothes to church, when I know they have better clothes, or clothes that are not as revealing. What I meant by best didn't mean the most expensive.
To: youbetcha
I agree that modest clothing is appropriate in church and elsewhere.
To: youbetcha; drstevej
youbetcha, do you believe that our inward purity before God is reflected by our outward dress code?
BTW, welcome to FR.
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posted on
09/05/2003 8:28:50 AM PDT
by
snerkel
To: youbetcha
I was teasing a bit, sorry. Welcome to FR and I did appreciate your input!
Steve
To: drstevej
I might add (as someone with rather severe asthma) strong doses of heavy perfume can also take one's mind off of worship! (What to speak of inducing hacking fits!)
To: youbetcha; snerkel
Welcome to FR. I promise to be nice for a while:>))
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posted on
09/05/2003 2:23:07 PM PDT
by
RnMomof7
(Saved by Grace,)
To: George W. Bush
I was once a mild mannered Wesleyan/Arminian...
My memory must be going. I don't recall it that way. Or drsteve being around either.. Come on GW you know that I was a lovey dovey Wesleyan ....
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posted on
09/05/2003 6:12:47 PM PDT
by
RnMomof7
(Saved by Grace,Calvinist by choice.)
To: drstevej
When I first encountered rn on these threads she was no longer mild or Wesleyan! I don't think she had encountered an Amyraldian before yours truly. I had however hear of them:>) I had read an article saying McGee was one. I do not know if that is true, but I had to go look it up
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posted on
09/05/2003 6:14:50 PM PDT
by
RnMomof7
(Saved by Grace,Calvinist by choice.)
To: RnMomof7
What exactly is an Amyraldian? I've seen the term used several times.
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posted on
09/05/2003 7:58:43 PM PDT
by
snerkel
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