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a bare structure and/or ugly structure built for worship will convey the message, whether intentional or not, that the believers do not value what they believe.

God does not judge by external appearances....Gal:2:6 Man looks at the outward appearance. 1Sam 16:6 Stop judging by mere appearances. Jn 7:24

"He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire Him." Is 53:2

Christ had none of the appearance's nor trappings of royalty....nor is it necessary His church buildings require as such....especially at the expense of those in need from within the body.

2,323 posted on 09/08/2010 10:43:25 AM PDT by caww

Oh, is that why he specified how the Ark of Covenant was to be built?

2,341 posted on 09/08/2010 11:30:16 AM PDT by Pyro7480 ("If you know how not to pray, take Joseph as your master, and you will not go astray." - St. Teresa)

God does not judge by external appearances

Do you not bathe and wear your good clothes to Church? Why?

2,403 posted on 09/08/2010 12:41:40 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)

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