When Fashion Controls the Church....

[Whole Hearted]

Originally Posted by Newman

With all due respect; how can one say for sure what they would do if they never earned the kind of money that allows such an expenditure without blinking?

Costly array is in the eye of the beholder. Let us not forget that even as the woman of Proverbs reached out her hand to the poor; her own clothing was silk and purple.

Excuse me. I could wear expensive suits and ties if I wished. I could buy expensive clothes for my wife and kids if I wished, but I don't believe it is right.

Also I don't think that a pastor and his family should dress way above what the people can dress.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Newman

With all due respect; how can one say for sure what they would do if they never earned the kind of money that allows such an expenditure without blinking?

Costly array is in the eye of the beholder. Let us not forget that even as the woman of Proverbs reached out her hand to the poor; her own clothing was silk and purple.

This is very true, Newman. There are people who have been brought up in a Cadillac home, so to speak. Why make them shop at Salvation Army?

[Old Paths]

Is it "costly array" if it was a gift?

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

This is very true, Newman. There are people who have been brought up in a Cadillac home, so to speak. Why make them shop at Salvation Army?

If you are enough of a bargain hunter many times you can have nice things spending no more money that other people do.

I bought my wife a Lincoln Town Car but I bought a one year old "program" car for the same amount of money I would have spent on a new Honda Accord EX 6cyl.

[ILG]

Nice dressing: Dressing nicely for the occasion. Modest. Tasteful. Not trying to outdo anyone with clothing. Modestly priced. Quality.

Dressing to the Nines: Overdressing for every occasion. Splashy. Showy. Expensive. Trying to outdo your neighbor. Worrying about if someone else is outdoing you.

[Newman]

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

Excuse me. I could wear expensive suits and ties if I wished. I could buy expensive clothes for my wife and kids if I wished, but I don't believe it is right.

Also I don't think that a pastor and his family should dress way above what the people can dress.

1. But can you do it without blinking?

2. I agree that the ministry loses its effectiveness if they are seen too different than the congregation as a whole.

[Old Paths]

Originally Posted by CC1

If you are enough of a bargain hunter many times you can have nice things spending no more money that other people do.

I bought my wife a Lincoln Town Car but I bought a one year old "program" car for the same amount of money I would have spent on a new Honda Accord EX 6cyl.

CC1

I agree.

I just got a 2006 Grand Marquis LS "Program" for $15,000.00.

That's about half of a new one.

[Newman]

Originally Posted by ILG

Nice dressing: Dressing nicely for the occasion. Modest. Tasteful. Not trying to outdo anyone with clothing. Modestly priced. Quality.

Dressing to the Nines: Overdressing for every occasion. Splashy. Showy. Expensive. Trying to outdo your neighbor. Worrying about if someone else is outdoing you.

I will mostly agree with that. However, I would try not to judge but rather enjoy someone who puts alot of effort into looking good. God isn't finished with anyone yet.

Hehehe You would think by reading my posts that I am very much one of those that I am defending. Not true at all. I just recognize that all are different and thank God for it. Life might be pretty boring otherwise.

[revrandy]

The whole point of this thread was that dress whether affordable or not had pushed the church to a "Gotta Keep up With the Jones" spirit... and it is quite noticable by others...

Whether the church is visited or is a guest somewhere else..


Dress Smesh.... it's what spirit is displayed..

I've know millionaires who were the most humble folk you ever met...

I've known hundred thousand aires who were jerks!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by CC1

If you are enough of a bargain hunter many times you can have nice things spending no more money that other people do.

I bought my wife a Lincoln Town Car but I bought a one year old "program" car for the same amount of money I would have spent on a new Honda Accord EX 6cyl.

True in some cases, CC1. Most women know that clothing is going to last and fit better when it isn't from Walmart. You'll get your ideal size in a better fitting brand of clothing and if I'm going to buy a versatile jacket or suit I certainly want quality.

It's the same with furniture. If I'm going to replace my living room furniture, I'm not going to buy cheap. I want it to last. Some things are made better and, IMO, it's a much wiser investment to buy quality.