Clothing and our outward appearance is important though. We're judged immediately on how we look ....... how we present ourselves ..... and people get an instant impression of the kind of person we might be, based on how we "look". Like it or not, it's true. And as born again believers we have a responsibility to be proper representatives of the One we serve.
There should be no "lackadaisical it doesn't matter" attitude on our part.
I agree that Scripture says God looks at our heart. But He can, because He is God. People can't see our hearts. Our appearance and our actions represent what is in our hearts.
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Our American culture has accepted that women wear dresses!
If I lived in a heathen culture, I would wear what was considered modest men's clothing in that culture. I would blend in to the culture to be able to witness to others the saving power of Jesus Christ.
you would? Do our missionaries wear robes in the middle east or Africa?
what about those cultures that wear next to nothing?
many cultures wear attire that is connected to their pagan practices which is connected to the worship of false gods (india,africa).
thus, I do not believe that culture dictates modest apparel alone
you would? Do our missionaries wear robes in the middle east or Africa?
what about those cultures wear next to nothing?
many cultures wear attire that is connected to their pagan practices which is connected to the worship of false gods (india,africa).
thus, I do not believe that culture dictates modest apparel alone
You are right there brother.
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He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
you would? Do our missionaries wear robes in the middle east or Africa?
what about those cultures wear next to nothing?
many cultures wear attire that is connected to their pagan practices which is connected to the worship of false gods (india,africa).
thus, I do not believe that culture dictates modest apparel alone
What about Belize where the women wear nothing on top?
you would? Do our missionaries wear robes in the middle east or Africa?
what about those cultures wear next to nothing?
many cultures wear attire that is connected to their pagan practices which is connected to the worship of false gods (india,africa).
thus, I do not believe that culture dictates modest apparel alone
If our missionaries are smart, they will wear apparel of the local culture from time to time.
I would not wear apparel that was connected to worshiping false gods and such. Wouldn't that ruin my witness?
I would always wear modest apparel. As long as I'm wearing cultural apparel, the local would understand my modesty.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
unsaved people repare our food in a restuarant and provide services in any such related service oriented industry.
PM said he would allow whatever a culture allowed.I don't believe that culture supercedes modesty and lifestyles.
Every culture has a definition of modesty.
And you might think it's ridiculous, but it's true. You suggested that we shouldn't dress like the heathen, but we all do. Until Apostolics come out with their own line of clothing like the Amish, we will dress like the heathen do.
We just dress like modest heathens.....LOL!
Do you understand the definition of culture? I think you are confusing it with something else.
Culture is defined as the norms of a society, basically. Dictionary.com says:
1. the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.
2. that which is excellent in the arts, manners, etc.
3. a particular form or stage of civilization, as that of a certain nation or period: Greek culture.
4. development or improvement of the mind by education or training.
5. the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group: the youth culture; the drug culture.
Culture constantly changes. Today's culture isn't what yesterday's culture was. What our culture defines may not be true in another culture.
Nothing wrong with obeying culture. We all do it all the time.
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