Is AFF the "Apostate Forum" ???

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Originally Posted by jrLA

You are correct, scripture does say that it is our love one to another that proves to the world that we are His. But, just because you believe in separation (dress), does not negate that love to one another or the world.

I think there is a danger of seeing one side begin to negate the other when people actually think our clothing shows the world who we are. That is never spoken in the bible. So, thinking erringly about this, will surely see a true imbalance spring up in time.

Unfortunately, there are many who do not have both, but there are those who do. I believe in separation and love for one another and the lost! You've got to be balanced!

I still think separation is never associated with clothing in the Bible. I USED to think that, but upon study I found clothing is simply for modesty's sake ALONE, and not to distinguish us as believers.

In summary, dress modestly for modesty's sake alone, and let God's love flow through to show the world we are different.

There is BALANCE involved as far as two totally separate issues are concerned... 1) modesty and 2) showing the world who we are. So dress modest to be modest, and at the same time love one another to show the world who we are.