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07-22-2008, 04:56 AM
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Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
Recently there has been a wave of “purse parties” going through the Christian ranks. They basically sell knockoff Coach Purses and the like, they also have large booths at the Farmer’s Market down the road.
This prompted a question from me, how do you feel about this? Would you buy one? What if it was a “knock off” suit? Or Shoes? Or a watch?
Can a Christian, in good conscience, wear or carry something that is a “knock off”?
Your opinions....
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07-22-2008, 05:05 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
Why not? Some of them wear a knock off religion.
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07-22-2008, 06:10 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
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Originally Posted by Pro31:28
Recently there has been a wave of “purse parties” going through the Christian ranks. They basically sell knockoff Coach Purses and the like, they also have large booths at the Farmer’s Market down the road.
This prompted a question from me, how do you feel about this? Would you buy one? What if it was a “knock off” suit? Or Shoes? Or a watch?
Can a Christian, in good conscience, wear or carry something that is a “knock off”?
Your opinions....
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How would you feel if you created a quality product and someone made a poor imitation and put your brand name on it?
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07-22-2008, 06:12 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
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How would you feel if you created a quality product and someone made a poor imitation and put your brand name on it?
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Isn't that illegal?
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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07-22-2008, 06:22 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
Yes, it is. But they are doing it anyway. That is my question, would you do it? Would you buy a really nice purse from a party (think pampered chef, or tupperware-type party) except instead of kitchen proucts, it is purses compete with the "C" on the bag. They go for around $25.00
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Do NOT act in such a way as to be offensive, and then blame it on me"
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07-22-2008, 06:27 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
I dont think I would carry a knock off purse......in fact.....I wouldnt carry any purse at all!!!................
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07-22-2008, 06:38 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
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Originally Posted by Pro31:28
Yes, it is. But they are doing it anyway. That is my question, would you do it? Would you buy a really nice purse from a party (think pampered chef, or tupperware-type party) except instead of kitchen proucts, it is purses compete with the "C" on the bag. They go for around $25.00
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No, I wouldn't. I just buy mine at Wal-Mart. We have had people on the side of the road selling knock-off Nike's here. Right down the road from the Police Station, they didn't last long.........lol
If you shop at some re-sale shops you can find some of these items in excellent condition. Very inexpensive.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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07-22-2008, 06:41 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
I don´t try to impress anyone ...when you look at me you see what I am...nothing fake...just simple me...I hate fakes...
Why would we even want to be what we are not?
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07-22-2008, 07:21 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
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I dont think I would carry a knock off purse......in fact.....I wouldnt carry any purse at all!!!................
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What about a watch? I used to live in San Diego, and we would go down to Tijuana to shop. Mostly blankets and coats, but there were alot of places sellng "Rolex" watches and "Name Brand" suits
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Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
"You will be hated for my sake-Just remember that it should be for MY sake and not YOURS-
Do NOT act in such a way as to be offensive, and then blame it on me"
Love, God
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07-22-2008, 10:05 AM
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Re: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?
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What about a watch? I used to live in San Diego, and we would go down to Tijuana to shop. Mostly blankets and coats, but there were alot of places sellng "Rolex" watches and "Name Brand" suits
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If you buy it in TJ then it is ok for sure, probably not even a knock off. LOL.
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