JESUS WAS TEMPTED GUYS

[Paws4Jesus]

The way I feel feminine and attractive as a woman has absolutely NOTHING to do with what I am wearing, how much it covers, how tight it is etc. My self validation as a woman and as a LADY comes from inside, NOT outside, because when you validate yourself and your mood through outward appearances or the reaction thereof, you are seeking approval and validation of others to justify how or what you want or should feel like. I refuse to fall into that trap. I love Christ, I am a woman, I am a lady, and that is what I am as well as WHO I am, and I don't feel I have to dress a certain way to feel like a woman or a lady. I feel as a Lady and a Christian, I don't need to seek attention, those that get to know me should do so because of my heart and my inner beauty, NOT my outter appearance. I feel as ladylike in jeans and a long sleeve top as I do in my nightgown in the privacy of my own home. By wearing less clothing, more revealing clothing, make up etc it just draws attention to myself and I don't need nor want that. I want them to see Christ in me and my heart, who I am inside, they can't if they are stumbling and drooling and lusting over the outside.

 

[CarrierOfChrist]

The way I feel feminine and attractive as a woman has absolutely NOTHING to do with what I am wearing, how much it covers, how tight it is etc. My self validation as a woman and as a LADY comes from inside, NOT outside, because when you validate yourself and your mood through outward appearances or the reaction thereof, you are seeking approval and validation of others to justify how or what you want or should feel like. I refuse to fall into that trap. I love Christ, I am a woman, I am a lady, and that is what I am as well as WHO I am, and I don't feel I have to dress a certain way to feel like a woman or a lady. I feel as a Lady and a Christian, I don't need to seek attention, those that get to know me should do so because of my heart and my inner beauty, NOT my outter appearance. I feel as ladylike in jeans and a long sleeve top as I do in my nightgown in the privacy of my own home. By wearing less clothing, more revealing clothing, make up etc it just draws attention to myself and I don't need nor want that. I want them to see Christ in me and my heart, who I am inside, they can't if they are stumbling and drooling and lusting over the outside.

AMEN! You said it perfectly.

 

[pinkstix56]

i love accents

 

[Mands]

My point is Y have a tanned(skin damaged)body,n extremely muscular body,u r only trying to impress someone.I for one don't care for guys like that,most r all about himself,when they look that great.,exercise n walk or swim,Guys n women just b healthy not physique,ur stressing ur muscle out.when u get older u won't have ur muscle to impress,be urself

What matters about a person is what is on the inside. But there is nothing wrong with toning up your body, working out, and staying fit. Just because we are Christians doesn't mean there is anything wrong with having a muscular or tanned body. As long as our hearts are in the right place, that is what is important.

 

[FixYourWeave]

I agree im a guy and i think we just have to keep are head up. I think its stupid that christian girls have to dress like crap just because us guys have no self control..im not saying that i always have that much self control either but i sure should have Anyways i think its not always fair us guys can wear what ever we want. We can have are jeans hanging half off are butt and no one cares lol

Personally i like to dress like crap

 

[MahogonySnail]

What matters about a person is what is on the inside.

That's usually what ugly people say so they dont feel so bad about their appearance.

But there is nothing wrong with toning up your body, working out, and staying fit.

Yes there is, christians are supposed to be ugly. How else will we stay abstinent?

Just because we are Christians doesn't mean there is anything wrong with having a muscular or tanned body.

Sure, we have to look good for the ladies when we go out evangelising.

As long as our hearts are in the right place, that is what is important.

Yeah spend 5 hours a day working on your abs, God knows your heart is in the right place.

 

[FixYourWeave]

hahahah snail that is possibly the funniest thing ive ever read on here!!

 

[MahogonySnail]

I doubt it, I've read funnier.

 

[FixYourWeave]

you may have, but i havent.

 

[greatkraw]

you may have, but i havent.

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow i am insulted

 

[FixYourWeave]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow i am insulted

haha aww you know i didnt mean it!! I was just tryin to make the snail feel better, one minute he was confussed about his sexuality (until i cleared that up) the next he was tryin to work on his abs for the glory of the lord... you understand dont you!! lol

 

[MahogonySnail]

I'm sorry have I wandered into something? I understand that greatkraw is the better man... but ...

 

[FixYourWeave]

but............. ..........

 

[Mordred]

they don't have 'her breasts' as an option

 

[FixYourWeave]

thats why you click the option ''not on here'' being a man i can easily see how you would not have been able to read that though

 

[Mordred]

that could also mean, looking at the floor though, from where the worms lie beneath the dirt

 

[FixYourWeave]

I have no idea what that means. Is that canadian talk for something??

 

[Mordred]

LOL Canadian, you're too good. I secretly love you.

 

[Mands]

That's usually what ugly people say so they dont feel so bad about their appearance.




Yes there is, christians are supposed to be ugly. How else will we stay abstinent?



Sure, we have to look good for the ladies when we go out evangelising.




Yeah spend 5 hours a day working on your abs, God knows your heart is in the right place.

lol this made me laugh.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

Well, here's my two cents on the whole "clothing debate"...

First, I freely admit that I often have problems with lustful thoughts. As much as I try, sometimes the restraint hurts almost as bad as the conviction, if not worse. I'm what used to be called a "breast man" myself, so that's the main area I tend to watch myself over. If I see a woman walking down the street who's "well-endowed", it takes a great deal of concentration for me to resist. I love God very much, but as a single man in today's culture I am more than qualified to say it's not easy in the slightest.

On the whole, I think responsibility for self-control in a person's thought life should go both ways. For example, if a man knows that his girlfriend's body turns him on, then he must control his thoughts in order to obey God...but the woman is equally responsible (not more or less), and so it would be wise to avoid tight or low-cut garments. As the saying goes, "If you're not in business, don't advertise". It's a cliche, but its true. A man will have a much more difficult time controlling himself if the women in his life dress in ways they know tempt him. By the same token, if a woman finds her man's body enticing, then it'd be wise for him to avoid things like muscle shirts or tight pants. Going shirtless around her wouldn't be a good move, either.

My point is that in the grand scheme of things, both parties are equally responsible for the conduct of those around them. Each of us only has a certain level of self-control on our own, and beyond that we need help. God is able to do so in abundance, but if He did everything it would eliminate responsibility for the other person in the situation.