Folks COMMANDED to Remove Ornaments.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Don't judge me for driving a 15 year old SUV!!! LOL

Seriously though some of the higher end cars are more reliable, have a higher resale, and when taken care of actually pay for themselves in there longevity.

Yeah, what he said.

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

Personally, and this is just me, I would never buy a Cadillac. I would never buy an SUV or other luxury vehicle, this is just my personal conviction.

I think it is waste of money that could be put to better use in the kingdom. That is just me. But, being in a situation of beggars can't be choosers, I do drive one. I could sell it, but I have looked at my options, and being that I know it is a reliable car, what I could get out of it wouldn't enable me to buy a car that would be as dependable.

These are just my personal feelings, I feel as Christians we have let ourselves get too caught up with the trappings of our society, and too over-laden with "stuff". I don't think that everyone is obliged to follow my convictions, and I try not to be too judgmental about it.

Sis, not to get argumentative here, but let me use your post as a springboard.

You say you have a conviction against buying a Cadillac.

However, God has graciously allowed someone to give you one.

But, how do onlookers know it was a gift? Most would think you purchased it.

So, wouldn't that be a violation of your convictions?

What about the verse that says to "avoid the appearance of evil"?

Just curious what other's thoughts are on the subject.

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Well, I think we should be minimal in things we purchase, and not go about just collecting massive amounts of things, but at the same time, I think using your money wisely includes buying good quality. I might pay $200 for a dress that will last for 5 years, while another woman may pay $50 for 5 dresses that last less than 1 or 2. Now, who is the better steward? *shrug*

I agree that modest living is a good thing. I just don't think that living cheaply is the equivalent of modesty. Nor is it handling money wisely, IMO.

I don't think that buying a decent Ford or Honda versus a Hummer or Escalade handling money unwisely or living cheaply...

[Esther]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Of course clothing isn't optional. But you do get to choose whether you dress up, dress down, wear a classy suit or wear the cheap dimestore version.

I'm just pointing to motives--you pointed out "attracting attention" as if it is a bad thing--I'm saying we attract attention when we dress up. Find another argument. (One that isn't so plain silly)

Dressing sloppy can draw attention as well. When you dress pretty much the same as those around you then you don't usually draw attention.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Esther

Dressing sloppy can draw attention as well. When you dress pretty much the same as those around you then you don't usually draw attention.

Care to elaborate on that?

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I don't think that buying a decent Ford or Honda versus a Hummer or Escalade handling money unwisely or living cheaply...

decent ford

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by Esther

Dressing sloppy can draw attention as well. When you dress pretty much the same as those around you then you don't usually draw attention.

Ironically, one of the meanings of the word "modest" in Strong's is "well wrapped", lol.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

Sis, not to get argumentative here, but let me use your post as a springboard.

You say you have a conviction against buying a Cadillac.

However, God has graciously allowed someone to give you one.

But, how do onlookers know it was a gift? Most would think you purchased it.

So, wouldn't that be a violation of your convictions?

What about the verse that says to "avoid the appearance of evil"?

Just curious what other's thoughts are on the subject.

My question is why would God bless you with something you have a conviction against?

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

See God looks at motive,sometimes people try to make the scriptures say absurd things.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Care to elaborate on that?

Yes. I started to but didn't.

If you go to a wedding you generally dress differently than if you are going on a picnic.