Comments - DOES IT MATTER TO GOD WHAT WE WEAR TO CHURCH? - Black Preaching Network2024-03-29T10:35:13Zhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=916966%3ABlogPost%3A867797&xn_auth=nowe should give God our Best .…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-21:916966:Comment:8789422009-07-21T03:06:18.615ZPASTOR CHARLES E BELL JRhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/PASTORCHARLESEBELLJR
we should give God our Best . if job tell us to wear suits every day we will .Why cant we do this for Chirst he wants our best dont seconds.
we should give God our Best . if job tell us to wear suits every day we will .Why cant we do this for Chirst he wants our best dont seconds. i'll dismiss myself from your…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-18:916966:Comment:8754402009-07-18T07:39:25.565Zterrance douthardhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/terrancedouthard
i'll dismiss myself from your blog
i'll dismiss myself from your blog Ok, Deacon Terrance. Perhaps…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-18:916966:Comment:8754392009-07-18T07:39:03.986ZPastor T. A. Smith Srhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/PastorTASmithSr
Ok, Deacon Terrance. Perhaps we are speaking to the same subject with two different groups in mind. My blog is really addressing those who have been in a church for a while. They should know what is appropriate dress for church. As it relates to those who are new converts to Christ or seriously seeking Christ, let them come as they are.<br />
I have people who come to our church who don't have we might call "church clothes" but I don't run them away. I realize that I have to win them to Christ first,…
Ok, Deacon Terrance. Perhaps we are speaking to the same subject with two different groups in mind. My blog is really addressing those who have been in a church for a while. They should know what is appropriate dress for church. As it relates to those who are new converts to Christ or seriously seeking Christ, let them come as they are.<br />
I have people who come to our church who don't have we might call "church clothes" but I don't run them away. I realize that I have to win them to Christ first, and then I have to help them understand what is acceptable to wear in church. And in a number of cases, I have personally helped them, if they needed financial assistance.<br />
Jesus changes everything about our lives if we have been truly been saved. pastor smith,bless you and i…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-18:916966:Comment:8754342009-07-18T07:28:04.304Zterrance douthardhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/terrancedouthard
pastor smith,bless you and i appreciate yor wisdom. my response was never intenteded for arguement it was solely based on my not understanding one of your statement's and my experience dealing with people as your blog addresses.as you mentioned in your last response, "i do not see it exactly as you do" should'nt be a reason to abstain from any further discussion of this matter,but i accept and respect your not wanting to discuss this matter any further with me. if we cant agree to disagree i'm…
pastor smith,bless you and i appreciate yor wisdom. my response was never intenteded for arguement it was solely based on my not understanding one of your statement's and my experience dealing with people as your blog addresses.as you mentioned in your last response, "i do not see it exactly as you do" should'nt be a reason to abstain from any further discussion of this matter,but i accept and respect your not wanting to discuss this matter any further with me. if we cant agree to disagree i'm fine with that. i still believe souls coming to church and turning their life over to Jesus out weigh's whether they are wearing a t shirt or a tie<br />
Bless you Terrance, I appreciate your h…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-18:916966:Comment:8752632009-07-18T02:54:59.227ZPastor T. A. Smith Srhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/PastorTASmithSr
Terrance, I appreciate your honest sharing. I do not see it exactly as you do, however. The video you sent is only further proof of my point...everything is not appropriate for church. Pastor E Dewey Smith makes some great points in that clip. However, people cannot know on their own what is and what isn't appropriate unless they are taught. Jesus said in Matthew 28:20: "teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." And that's, chiefly, the pastor's responsibility.…
Terrance, I appreciate your honest sharing. I do not see it exactly as you do, however. The video you sent is only further proof of my point...everything is not appropriate for church. Pastor E Dewey Smith makes some great points in that clip. However, people cannot know on their own what is and what isn't appropriate unless they are taught. Jesus said in Matthew 28:20: "teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." And that's, chiefly, the pastor's responsibility. Furthermore, what is appropriate in one house is not necessarily appropriate in another house. I think each pastor has a certain measure of liberty to set the standard for the house God sets him over. I expect my ministers and deacons to have ties and suits on in worship. The young men do not have to have on a suit, but they need to have on a pair of Kaki's or dress pants and a dress shirt--not a t shirt. The ladies are expected to be in dresses or skirts that are appropriate for a Christian woman. Some people may not like those rules. That's fine. That just means that I'm not the one to shepherd them, and they have the liberty to worship somewhere else.<br />
At the end of the day, Christ holds each pastor accountable for what happens in the life of the church He places him over. And members have to learn to respect his authority. If he is wrong, the Lord will correct him.<br />
I'm not here to argue, or force my theological views upon others, therefore I will abstain from any further discussion of this matter with you. You have your view, and I have mine. Yet we are brothers in Christ. And in Christ, I love you anyway. you are absolutey righttag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-17:916966:Comment:8749982009-07-17T23:43:53.596Zterrance douthardhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/terrancedouthard
you are absolutey right
you are absolutey right I agree with all of you,,the…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-17:916966:Comment:8749962009-07-17T23:41:47.334ZEric Hancockhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/EricHancock
I agree with all of you,,the reason I said that is this still an issue because I thought that Everyone should have known by now,,,now I do understand that for the ones who may not can afford proper attire then there should be some leverage,,but for those who do then there is no excuse..I have some who disagree with me before saying God is more pleased that they came in and got delivered compared to how they look,,I believe that much is given much is REQUIRED,,once that they have gotten…
I agree with all of you,,the reason I said that is this still an issue because I thought that Everyone should have known by now,,,now I do understand that for the ones who may not can afford proper attire then there should be some leverage,,but for those who do then there is no excuse..I have some who disagree with me before saying God is more pleased that they came in and got delivered compared to how they look,,I believe that much is given much is REQUIRED,,once that they have gotten themselves in order then they should know that proper attire is Required...or,,maybe it's me!!! PASTOR SMITH, I APPRECIATE TH…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-17:916966:Comment:8749922009-07-17T23:36:13.137Zterrance douthardhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/terrancedouthard
PASTOR SMITH, I APPRECIATE THE CLARITY. BEING A CHURCH MEMBER I UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE IN WHAT'S APPROPRIATE FOR CHURCH AND WHAT'S NOT. THERE ARE PEOPLE AT MY CHURCH THAT DRESS DOWN EVERY SUNDAY, DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIER SALVATION? HUM........ I WONT GIVE ANYMORE OPINION'S. I SAY THIS TO SAY, I ENCOUNTER SO MANY PEOPLE HERE IN MINNEAPOLIS THAT WON'T GO TO CHURCH AND I'LL QUOTE "I DON'T HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR" NOW PEOPLE DRESSING IN PROVOCATIVE ATTIRE IS ANOTHER ISSUE LET'S DO THE…
PASTOR SMITH, I APPRECIATE THE CLARITY. BEING A CHURCH MEMBER I UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE IN WHAT'S APPROPRIATE FOR CHURCH AND WHAT'S NOT. THERE ARE PEOPLE AT MY CHURCH THAT DRESS DOWN EVERY SUNDAY, DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIER SALVATION? HUM........ I WONT GIVE ANYMORE OPINION'S. I SAY THIS TO SAY, I ENCOUNTER SO MANY PEOPLE HERE IN MINNEAPOLIS THAT WON'T GO TO CHURCH AND I'LL QUOTE "I DON'T HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR" NOW PEOPLE DRESSING IN PROVOCATIVE ATTIRE IS ANOTHER ISSUE LET'S DO THE FISHING AND LET GOD CLEAN THE FISH<br />
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EnpeTbdBS1I&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EnpeTbdBS1I&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> I can agree with this topic w…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-17:916966:Comment:8749592009-07-17T22:54:28.860ZTara Robinsonhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/TaraRoninson
I can agree with this topic we must be mindful of how we dress when in Church. My self personally I am always bringing a scarf with me to cover my legs that's just what i do and I check the cleveage of ALL my tops to make sure when i bend no thing falls out I always use a pin when needed and carry extras for other women I am also this way when not at church. I realized a long time ago that i serve a HOLY GOD and i represent him at all times and my job is to set the example. I don't over do it…
I can agree with this topic we must be mindful of how we dress when in Church. My self personally I am always bringing a scarf with me to cover my legs that's just what i do and I check the cleveage of ALL my tops to make sure when i bend no thing falls out I always use a pin when needed and carry extras for other women I am also this way when not at church. I realized a long time ago that i serve a HOLY GOD and i represent him at all times and my job is to set the example. I don't over do it with makeup or jewelry my clothes are nice I keep it simple my goal is that when GOD looks at me he can be pleased by my behavior in him. AMEN! AMEN AMEN! Lady Stallin…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-07-17:916966:Comment:8748452009-07-17T21:54:03.801ZPastor T. A. Smith Srhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/PastorTASmithSr
AMEN! AMEN AMEN! Lady Stallings You are right on point. I say often in the pulpit of First Baptist Church, the church is the ONLY place where we go and feel that we have the right to do whatever we please, and get mad and quit if we are corrected. People come to church as they please because we don't have any standards in the church, and we don't confront people in love when they violate those standards.<br />
When I insited on a dress code in our church, one parent told me her son didn't care to…
AMEN! AMEN AMEN! Lady Stallings You are right on point. I say often in the pulpit of First Baptist Church, the church is the ONLY place where we go and feel that we have the right to do whatever we please, and get mad and quit if we are corrected. People come to church as they please because we don't have any standards in the church, and we don't confront people in love when they violate those standards.<br />
When I insited on a dress code in our church, one parent told me her son didn't care to dress up, and because of his size found it difficult to find dress clothes. Yet when he went to prom, he was able to get a tuxedo. He was decked out. People do what they want to do, and make excuses when it comes when it comes to the Lord and the church.