I've Become What I Despise

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Utah

Utah

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I'm a tattooed beer drinker who is more comfortable in jeans than a suit, and I often wear a nice pair of jeans to worship service.

That said, today there was a young preacher on tv who was wearing what looked like WWII combat fatigues and boots, a wife beater tank top that rode low on his chest, and his shirt was not tucked in but rather hung down from underneath his shredded up jean jacket hoodie.

I couldn't get passed his clothing to listen to his message. 25 years ago he would have been my hero, but today, rather than listening to him, I was struggling with what I saw.

Shame on me!
 
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A "wife beater tank top"??? Please explain to the uninitiated? LOL
 
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Actually you pinpointed the problem, his clothes were distracting you (and Lord knows how many others) from the message, they were overriding what God had outlined for the preacher to convey. Was this done purposely? Was this man placing himself above the given task in hand by drawing attention away from God's message and to himself?

The shame isn't on you actually.
 
Huglife

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Amazing-Grace said:
Actually you pinpointed the problem, his clothes were distracting you (and Lord knows how many others) from the message, they were overriding what God had outlined for the preacher to convey. Was this done purposely? Was this man placing himself above the given task in hand by drawing attention away from God's message and to himself?

The shame isn't on you actually.
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maby the dude just wanted to preach and be comfortable lol :D
 
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Huglife said:
maby the dude just wanted to preach and be comfortable lol :D
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I'm all for "casual" but if it distracted a "tattooed beer drinking jeans wearer" just how "comfortable"was it? LOL
 
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Just my take on it unless the preacher is wearing a clown suit it wouldn't distract me from the message. I've seen street preachers wear similar attire.
 
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Amazing-Grace said:
Actually you pinpointed the problem, his clothes were distracting you (and Lord knows how many others) from the message, they were overriding what God had outlined for the preacher to convey. Was this done purposely? Was this man placing himself above the given task in hand by drawing attention away from God's message and to himself?

The shame isn't on you actually.
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Really? Doesn't that leave us having to be decked out at all times then?

(Not going to happen for me, btw.)
 
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Amazing-Grace said:
I'm all for "casual" but if it distracted a "tattooed beer drinking jeans wearer" just how "comfortable"was it? LOL
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Fatigues and a T-shirt? Very!

Much more comfortable than suit and tie.

I was born again in the early 1970's. A lot of people would have just as likely been put off by a suit and tie. Is comfortable for everyone even possible? If the perception is what-the-package-looks-like-on-the-outside, exactly where is the gospel message? Dress-for-success?
 
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Utah said:
I'm a tattooed beer drinker who is more comfortable in jeans than a suit, and I often wear a nice pair of jeans to worship service.

That said, today there was a young preacher on tv who was wearing what looked like WWII combat fatigues and boots, a wife beater tank top that rode low on his chest, and his shirt was not tucked in but rather hung down from underneath his shredded up jean jacket hoodie.

I couldn't get passed his clothing to listen to his message. 25 years ago he would have been my hero, but today, rather than listening to him, I was struggling with what I saw.

Shame on me!
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What you were wearing and what he was wearing are two different entirely thing.

Some dress in a suit to draw attention; just as some dress below modest means to draw attention.

There was nothing wrong with what you were wearing as it is modest apparel.

Look at how Paul instructs the women to dress.

1 Timothy 2:[SUP]8 [/SUP]I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.[SUP]9[/SUP]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

If, in like manner that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, then that speaks to the men as well. Do men wear make up? No. Then neither should the women in shamefacedness.

But if everybody, and I do mean everybody, is wearing their Sunday's best, then if you have a suit, wear it then; just to blend in and not draw attention to yourself, but don't join the crowd in being standoffish just because a newcomer comes in not dressed in their Sunday's best.

What retailers ask for suits may be ridiculous to the poor, and so I have no qualms to speak against one wearing modest clothing that they wear everyday when they go out in public.

Hebrews 13:1Let brotherly love continue.[SUP]2 [/SUP]Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
 
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Really? Doesn't that leave us having to be decked out at all times then?

(Not going to happen for me, btw.)
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Decked out? All these Americanisms leave me in a state of confusion lol. The reasons stated above are the same reasons women should dress modestly - so as not to distract from the message being conveyed, it's the same principle.
 
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Utah said:
I'm a tattooed beer drinker who is more comfortable in jeans than a suit, and I often wear a nice pair of jeans to worship service.

That said, today there was a young preacher on tv who was wearing what looked like WWII combat fatigues and boots, a wife beater tank top that rode low on his chest, and his shirt was not tucked in but rather hung down from underneath his shredded up jean jacket hoodie.

I couldn't get passed his clothing to listen to his message. 25 years ago he would have been my hero, but today, rather than listening to him, I was struggling with what I saw.

Shame on me!
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****now you have to ask the question, why...?
 
Huglife

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Amazing-Grace said:
Decked out? All these Americanisms leave me in a state of confusion lol. The reasons stated above are the same reasons women should dress modestly - so as not to distract from the message being conveyed, it's the same principle.
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Get you a burka lol
 
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LOL I can't see the picture...but I wouldn't be seen dead in a burka. :p
 
Utah

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Amazing-Grace said:
A "wife beater tank top"??? Please explain to the uninitiated? LOL
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Lol. Wife beater tank tops are sleeveless shirts. For some reason those shirts make some guys feel tough.
 
Utah

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Amazing-Grace said:
Actually you pinpointed the problem, his clothes were distracting you (and Lord knows how many others) from the message, they were overriding what God had outlined for the preacher to convey. Was this done purposely? Was this man placing himself above the given task in hand by drawing attention away from God's message and to himself?

The shame isn't on you actually.
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Good point, sister. Between that and my shortcomings, God's Word was not being received, by me anyway.
 
Utah

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Huglife said:
maby the dude just wanted to preach and be comfortable lol :D
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No doubt, and I know when you're working in clothes that you like and fit your personality, you're a better worker. So in a strange way, though I started this thread to complain about him and me, I still give him props for wanting to be comfortable.
 
Utah

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****now you have to ask the question, why...?
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You're absolutely right, and trust me, I'm already asking myself that question.
 
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Utah said:
I'm a tattooed beer drinker who is more comfortable in jeans than a suit, and I often wear a nice pair of jeans to worship service.

That said, today there was a young preacher on tv who was wearing what looked like WWII combat fatigues and boots, a wife beater tank top that rode low on his chest, and his shirt was not tucked in but rather hung down from underneath his shredded up jean jacket hoodie.

I couldn't get passed his clothing to listen to his message. 25 years ago he would have been my hero, but today, rather than listening to him, I was struggling with what I saw.

Shame on me!
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Well Im gonna take this down a path that going to be 100% different from others opinions and will get a good lot angry with me.So hold my breath and here I go... As someone who has spent a LOT of time on stage I think there is nothing wrong with dressing decent. It doesn't have to be a suit but a pair of nice pants and a dress shirt would be more acceptable when on stage. My grandmother use to say " How would you dress if you were to meet the queen? Well then how much better should we dress in God's presence?" She had a point. Its a matter of showing respect.
 
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kaylagrl said:
Well Im gonna take this down a path that going to be 100% different from others opinions and will get a good lot angry with me.So hold my breath and here I go... As someone who has spent a LOT of time on stage I think there is nothing wrong with dressing decent. It doesn't have to be a suit but a pair of nice pants and a dress shirt would be more acceptable when on stage. My grandmother use to say " How would you dress if you were to meet the queen? Well then how much better should we dress in God's presence?" She had a point. Its a matter of showing respect.
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Is that why you have to dress good for church? Thats like the only time i ever dress up lol
 
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