Modesty as described by the General Youth Division - Page 26

rgcraig · #**251** 01-25-2010, 11:22 AM

Also, Dear Niteman,

MANY people in the world feel ....oh, never mind. I don't want to go there on this thread.

Sam · #**252** 01-25-2010, 11:23 AM

a sermon in song

dedicated to our youth

about being a "cookie cutter" Christian

in order to get saved and stay saved

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pamBuNngU_I

Why do you bob your hair, girls?

Why do you bob your hair, girls?
You're doing mighty wrong.
God gave it for a glory
And you should wear it long!
You spoil your lovely hair, girls,
To keep yourself in style;
Before you bob your hair, girls,
Just stop and think a while.

Why do you bob your hair, girls?
It is an awful shame
To rob the head God gave you
And bear the flapper's name.
You're taking off your covering,
It is an awful sin;
Don't never bob your hair, girls,
Short hair belongs to men.

Why do you bob your hair, girls?
It does not look so nice;
It's just to be in fashion,
lt's not the Lord's advice.
And every time you bob it
You're breaking God's command
You cannot bob your hair, girls
And reach the Glory land.

Why do you bob your hair, girls?
It's not the thing to do;
Just wear it, always wear it,
And to your Lord be true.
And when before the judgment
You meet your Lord up there,
He'll say, "Well done! For one thing,
You never bobbed your hair!"

Jeffrey · #**253** 01-25-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitehawk013

I don't find it sickening at all. You really see no benefit in distinction from other groups that call themselves Christian yet live lives that make their Christianity a mockery of Christ Himself? NONE AT ALL -- NOR DO THE CHURCHES OF GOD, NOR DOES PAUL, NOR DOES JESUS. IT'S ONLY SOME OF US THAT ARE OBSESSED WITH BEING "DIFFERENT" WITH GROUPS WE IGNORANTLY LABEL AS A "MOCKERY OF CHRIST." If that's the case, let me look as different I can from some of the Pentecostal groups I've known! Let's just be real about this. Some of the best Christians I knew weren't in my fellowship and they didn't look like me.

Maybe you would enjoy having no distinction from the Christians who feel homosexuality is perfectly natural? You are extremely exaggerrating here. The UPC isn't the leading Christian group against Same-sex marriage -- neither should they be -- but point being, you are grossly exaggerating non-Pentecostal group positions and pretending as if Christians are known to the world as being preachers in favor of homosexuality. Maybe you think the goths and such who pierce every body part, tattoo every other and dress like death yet claim they are of Christ are fine? I don't. Nor do I see that 'common' in other Christian groups. Again, another baseless exaggeration. Perhaps you wouldn't mind being mistaken for a Mormon, JW or other pseudo-Christian group? Do you have that problem? ReallY? That keeps you awake at night???

I like distinction. Yes, so do I. I like distinction in Christ, and distinction that reveals Christ, not my club or group. I like distinction that emphasizes the Gospel. I like distinction that promotes love and grace. If we worried less about being different, and more about being like Christ, we'd have our priorities straight.

Let them know by your example, behavior and godliness. Get off the "uniform kick." It's childish, immature and freakishly cultish.

DAII · #**254** 01-25-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgcraig

If your wife is not with you - how are you distinct?

Maybe he's a clean-cut, wholesome looking boy like Richie Cunningham?

DAII · #**255** 01-25-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffrey

The underlying attitude of standards in general. It has less to do with "the world" and more to do with branding your marketing image of distinction from other Christians. Sickening.

Holler!

missourimary · #**256** 01-25-2010, 11:52 AM

I find no shame in a woman or man dressing like an Apostolic-until I sit with them in a restaurant and they won't leave a tip, but do leave a church card.