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Originally Posted by Sherri
Sis. Falla--
That's a great story, and that's ok, because it's the culture of your church. But a suit and tie doesn't tell anyone if someone is right with God or not. That teen could have worshipped God just as easily in his jeans and t-shirt, but he just didn't fit into the culture of your church like that.
If a teenager came to our church in a suit and tie, he would not fit in the culture here. Our teens are PASSIONATE about serving God and I watched them last night as they flooded the altar (in their jeans and t-shirts) and cried out to God and worshipped Him, dancing and shouting, and some weeping. When teens from school come to visit our services, they don't feel out of place, because if they are in jeans and t-shirts, they can fit right in and immediately begin to feel a part.
Either way is fine. I personally don't think God cares one little bit about what people are wearing as long as they're modest and clean and not showing a bunch of skin. But in my opinion, it's wrong thinking to assume someone is more Godly because they are dressed up instead of casual.
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Sis. Sherri,
Not meaning that at all. In fact many teens come and have come on Wed.
night in jeans and tees, etc. (boys and girls). Most go to denominal churches
on Sunday, but love to come mid-week. They come on a regular basis. Their
parents have never come for the most part. But we all love these teenagers
and someone is going to influence them. It might as well be me. And others.
It is the love of Christ shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost that
keeps them coming back, I believe. We love on these young people and
they feel and love it. So many do not even see their parents much during
the week as they both work. I am so glad they come, whatever they wear.
Hugs,
Falla39
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