A Relevant Holiness Message

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Sam

Are we being "worldly" if we follow the rules of dress of the secular business world?

We're getting a paycheck!

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I'd rather them do that than wear all the sloppy stuff I see on other girls. YUCK!

True, and I don't have a problem with them doing their best to look pretty.

Originally Posted by notofworks

My wife is very strong about the fact that she puts WAY less time in "Primping" than she once did. She says she pays FAR less attention to her looks and clothing now. She spends a tiny fraction on clothing as she did in the UPC days and focuses FAR less on her outward appearance.

And I have no problem with that; I also have no problem with my girls doing whatever they need to within their boundaries to look pretty. My rules for them are simple:

1. Modest
2. Feminine
3. Appropriate

Those are the only battles I pick.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by notofworks

My wife is very strong about the fact that she puts WAY less time in "Primping" than she once did. She says she pays FAR less attention to her looks and clothing now. She spends a tiny fraction on clothing as she did in the UPC days and focuses FAR less on her outward appearance.

I'm not having to purchase the total package of jewelry and makeup, which I never liked, but I still spend a lot of time on myself. Well, I don't do elaborate up-dos. I hate appearing really fixed up like you might break. I can't be comfortable that way. I think I am dressing more casual than I ever have, BUT I still don't wear tennis shoes in public. Unless, of course, I am walking with some friends.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I'd rather them do that than wear all the sloppy stuff I see on other girls. YUCK!

Like I said, my wife's clothing budget is now a fraction of what it once was. The outer appearance means nothing compared to what it once did.....and she's gorgeous.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by notofworks

Like I said, my wife's clothing budget is now a fraction. The outer appearance means nothing compared to what it once did.....and she's gorgeous.

Well, I have to get up early in the morning and I'm still up!

So enjoyed the conversation tonight you all!

Good night!!!

[Sam]

Originally Posted by notofworks

That is NOT a song!!!! Come on!!

yes it is!!

other verses say:

You better not go to the picture show.
You better not go to the picture show.
You better not go to the picture show,
the Lord don't like them things you know.
I've been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.

If you get to Heaven before I do,
If you get to Heaven before I do,
If you get to Heaven before I do
Just drill a hole and pull me through.
I've been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.

If I get to heaven before you do,
If I get to heaven before you do,
If I get to heaven before you do,
I'll plug that hole and the .... with you.
I've been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.

I hope that doesn't get me an infraction.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I've read some ignorant things you have posted, Sam.

I'm sure you (and others) have.

[Charnock]

Originally Posted by Charnock

PO, this is a very interesting post. I thought I had heard it all when it comes to the "hair issue," but I was wrong. Thanks for giving me something to chew on.

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Well, you are most welcome. Thanks for popping in and posting!

I saw we brought out your feminine side when you posted on the decorating thread.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

True, and I don't have a problem with them doing their best to look pretty.



And I have no problem with that; I also have no problem with my girls doing whatever they need to within their boundaries to look pretty. My rules for them are simple:

1. Modest
2. Feminine
3. Appropriate

Those are the only battles I pick.

And my wife would operate within those same guidelines.

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by notofworks

You are a million percent WRONG. And what does trinitarian have to do with it?

I don't think I"m wrong, NOW......I've seen clips of supposed prophets preaching on TBN and saying some very outlandish stuff posted on this site, and everyone has a hey day with them......very critical.......but, we have a UPC preacher getting pretty offensive, and many are rushing to his defense.

I'm an idealist, but I do understand that we have a hard time slamming one of "our own" over behavior and conversation such as this, but it still doesn't make it right.

I spent several years in the ministry, and again, maybe I"m naive, but I do not see anywhere in the scripture where we are allowed to stereotype, insult, criticize, or demean anyone and claim it's "under the anointing", I don't care what your personal style is.

The pulpit, the ministry, and preaching, in and of itself, is for the edifying of the body - it's not a stage for a comedy routine, especially one that's offensive in nature.

I have no problem injecting a bit of humor into one's message, have no problem using personal experiences that add spice to the subject, but in my opinion, this is crude, coarse, and offensive on many levels, and believe it or not, there are scriptures against this very thing!

And, the old tired scripture about touching God's anointed? Well, I hate to break it to you, but the preacher is not the only one who is anointed! The saints are too........

The way we treat God's children is the exact way we treat HIM!

On the Damascus road, when Paul was knocked off of his horse, he asked "Who are you?" The answer was "I am Jesus, whom thou persecutest!" Paul wasn't persecuting Jesus, he was persecuting the saints.....but, to God, if you mess with His saints, you mess with Him.

That's my point, feel free to disagree if you like.........