Goths

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

Perhaps this is why you are stared at, not because they think you are dressing holy?

They like it, never had any disdain, sneer, or grimace.

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

I agree.

Thank you H.O.

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

Many Apostolic women dress the same way, and in Shawano, the Apostolic women are mistaken as cult group members.

Then I guess the cult members should take it as a complement

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

No. It's happened to several of my Apostolic friends who follow standards to the letter.

Since I don't have those chaps available for comment, and that your scenario has NEVER happened to my wife and I, or church fellowship I cannot really give you an answer. Any way it's no smoking across the board where ever we travel.

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

The world is much larger than Fort Lauderdale. However, maybe it's because they think you are a distinguished attorney who doesn't do beaches.

I've been all over the United States, to almost every major city, and I have never bumped into any three piece suited men. In Manhattan, during the week, Washington D.C. but still those gentlemen don't look apostolic.
Down in here in Fort Lauderdale, people are ultra casual, and those who are business men or business casual. Lawyers down here are pretty frumpy looking.

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

Are we talking about people who see you all the time, or people who see you for the first time?

We are talking about both, people who see us all the time, and those who are visitors to our city.

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

For real? You have people who have been saved merely because of their attraction to how you were dressed? Is that what they said?

Why would that seem odd? In Pentecost they have dramas to attract people to church, dinner on the grounds to attract people to church, also other activities for the same purpose. Did you ever hear of someone getting converted because they like someone who was attending the church, and visited, and when they did they received the Holy Ghost? It happens.
So, I don't think it's strange when people sit down with us and ask us questions based on attire and then what a card for church services.

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

I can't imagine that the clothes you are wearing have a larger impact on someone than the Jesus you wear. I'm thinking they were attracted to your Jesus, not your clothes.

Sister, I think it's both and that is why Jesus had a problem with the Pharisees hypocrisy in Matthew 23. They look beautiful and righteous on the outside, whitewashed brilliance, but inside they were serpents ready to strike their unsuspecting prey.

If we wear what we wear, we better look the same way on the inside.

Lord bless you Sister H.O. and your family.

In Jesus name

Brother Benincasa

www.OnTimeJournal.com

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

I've been all over the United States, to almost every major city, and I have never bumped into any three piece suited men. In Manhattan, during the week, Washington D.C. but still those gentlemen don't look apostolic.
Down in here in Fort Lauderdale, people are ultra casual, and those who are business men or business casual. Lawyers down here are pretty frumpy looking.

While I don't see many men in three piece suits much, when I do see them, I don't assume they are Apostolic. Perhaps they are attending a wedding, funeral, or are on business. I certainly don't see a reason to ask them what church they attend because of how they are dressed.

I thought I asked this before but didn't see the answer. You wear three piece suits everywhere you go and for all occasions?

Lord bless you Sister H.O. and your family.

You too, my friend.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Then I guess the cult members should take it as a complement

Sadly, it isn't the cult members that are complimented, but it's the Apostolics who are avoided.

I worked at a nursing facility and a girl from an agency worked one evening. I recognized her as being Apostolic and found out that she attended a church in the next town.

The next evening, I overheard some of the workers referring to her being there, and was shocked that one of the cult members from the local cult group would be working there, since they are known to only work in the leader's businesses.

Of course, I spoke right up and told them she was NOT from the cult, but was Apostolic. They just looked at me wondering how I knew that, I'm sure. I told them of my background and that I'd talked to the girl. They just shrugged and walked away. They didn't see a difference in how she looked. Her attire was not complimenting the cult women.