When Fashion Controls the Church....

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by OGIA

So, you agree that "dressing to the nines" for the flesh is just as wrong in Benny Hinn's church as it is in Bro. Epley's church?

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Yep and the Alley.

I like my wife to dress nice and not ashamed of it. We hardly go anywhere that someone does not compliment her on her clothing (unsaved folks). Our nieces look nice and the majority of their clothes come from Goodwill or discount store. I don't wear bib overalls to church or flannel shirts however someone would be welcome wearing them. I try to look nice I represent a King and I am His messenger I don't want to embarrass Him. What is "to the nines"??????????????????????? Some folk are naturally sloppy and have not hardly any care about their appearance it is a natural thing with them and has nothing to do with moderation. Being sloppy and unkempt might be homely but is not humbleness. My thoughts.

Dressing Well is not the Problem... but the attitude & spirit behind the dress...

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by revrandy

Dressing Well is not the Problem... but the attitude & spirit behind the dress...

I was from an area where folks thought homliness was holiness, no neck ties, very plain dressing you know what they also has an attitude. The women wore their hair stringing. But I think church is the most important thing you are going to do more important than meeting the bank manager so why not look nice? We have saints who do not wear ties but most do and also ladies who dress very plain it is their preference however some folks do dress up I pastor them all they are all good folks. Why should I wear combat boots and jeans because someone might be offended because my suit is pressed, my shirt is starched, my shoes are shined, my tie is nice, what little hair I have is combed, and I have some smell good on? EVERYONE is welcome and feel welcome here I pastor one of the friendliest churches in Pentecost bar none.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I was from an area where folks thought homliness was holiness, no neck ties, very plain dressing you know what they also has an attitude. The women wore their hair stringing. But I think church is the most important thing you are going to do more important than meeting the bank manager so why not look nice? We have saints who do not wear ties but most do and also ladies who dress very plain it is their preference however some folks do dress up I pastor them all they are all good folks. Why should I wear combat boots and jeans because someone might be offended because my suit is pressed, my shirt is starched, my shoes are shined, my tie is nice, what little hair I have is combed, and I have some smell good on? EVERYONE is welcome and feel welcome here I pastor one of the friendliest churches in Pentecost bar none.

I believe this!!

[Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I was from an area where folks thought homliness was holiness, no neck ties, very plain dressing you know what they also has an attitude. The women wore their hair stringing. But I think church is the most important thing you are going to do more important than meeting the bank manager so why not look nice? We have saints who do not wear ties but most do and also ladies who dress very plain it is their preference however some folks do dress up I pastor them all they are all good folks. Why should I wear combat boots and jeans because someone might be offended because my suit is pressed, my shirt is starched, my shoes are shined, my tie is nice, what little hair I have is combed, and I have some smell good on? EVERYONE is welcome and feel welcome here I pastor one of the friendliest churches in Pentecost bar none.

Personally, I like to go to church feeling comfortable more than primped. Do you think God really cares if we are wearing our Sunday best? Or is it for the people?