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As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 9:58pm On Jul 26, 2012
What is your view? Many pastors have come out openly without same to say your dressing doesn't matter. Does that mean a woman can dress like a prostitute and nothing is wrong with it? And a man can dress like a thief, a drunkard and drug addict and nothing is wrong with it?

The bible says, do not behave as unbelievers, but today so called ministers claim you can behave anyhow and dress anyhow. 'let there be modesty in everything'. As a woman you wear things that make you fake, then where is you modesty? The fact that oyinbo dresses anyhow, does that make it acceptable in our society?
This my view though, what is yours as a true Christian?

Remember, the people that were first called Christians, were called because people could see dat Christ they were preaching. Is Christ reflected in your life?
(CHRISTIANS ONLY)

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Mutee: 10:40pm On Jul 26, 2012
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by PAGAN9JA(m): 10:41pm On Jul 26, 2012
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 10:55pm On Jul 26, 2012
PAGAN 9JA:
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Mutee: Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
PAGAN 9JA:
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Mutee: Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 10:55pm On Jul 26, 2012
Mutee: Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Acidosis(m): 10:55pm On Jul 26, 2012
Yes, it does matter.

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 10:56pm On Jul 26, 2012
PAGAN 9JA:
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Mutee: Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
PAGAN 9JA:
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
Mutee: Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.
you didnt have to comment ATALL.
Bt thanks for adhering.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 11:13pm On Jul 26, 2012
Acidosis: Yes, it does matter.
thanks! Can you share your reasons.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 11:14pm On Jul 26, 2012
Acidosis: Yes, it does matter.
thanks! Can you share your reasons?
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Delafruita(m): 11:22pm On Jul 26, 2012
Bélla3: thanks! Can you share your reasons?
did jesus ever condemn anybody's dressing?

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 11:33pm On Jul 26, 2012
Delafruita:
did jesus ever condemn anybody's dressing?
are you a Christain?
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by okeyxyz(m): 12:18am On Jul 27, 2012
If christianity is a community-practice, then it matters because your behavior affects that of the community.
if christianity is a self-practice, then it doesn't matter.

But christianity is both community and self based discipline, so while you as an individual can do what you want and it does not offend yourself, you also have a responsibility to the larger community so they are not misled.

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Delafruita(m): 4:08am On Jul 27, 2012
Bélla3: are you a Christain?
sendme a questionnaire to fill out

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by MrAnony1(m): 4:48am On Jul 27, 2012
^^^Perfect answer. lol.
At Op, the truth is that grace allows us to dress however we like, God accepts us as we are, but then as people led by the Spirit of God, modesty is the watchword.

"Everything is permissible for me"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"--but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L7v6IY_tKI&feature=relmfu

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by tpia5: 5:15am On Jul 27, 2012
Mutee: Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.

PAGAN 9JA:
Since it's "christians only" lemme check the next topic.

Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 7:01am On Jul 27, 2012
okeyxyz: If christianity is a community-practice, then it matters because your behavior affects that of the community.
if christianity is a self-practice, then it doesn't matter.

But christianity is both community and self based discipline, so while you as an individual can do what you want and it does not offend yourself, you also have a responsibility to the larger community so they are not misled.
tanx
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 7:02am On Jul 27, 2012
okeyxyz: If christianity is a community-practice, then it matters because your behavior affects that of the community.
if christianity is a self-practice, then it doesn't matter.

But christianity is both community and self based discipline, so while you as an individual can do what you want and it does not offend yourself, you also have a responsibility to the larger community so they are not misled.
tanx
okeyxyz: If christianity is a community-practice, then it matters because your behavior affects that of the community.
if christianity is a self-practice, then it doesn't matter.

But christianity is both community and self based discipline, so while you as an individual can do what you want and it does not offend yourself, you also have a responsibility to the larger community so they are not misled.
okeyxyz: If christianity is a community-practice, then it matters because your behavior affects that of the community.
if christianity is a self-practice, then it doesn't matter.

But christianity is both community and self based discipline, so while you as an individual can do what you want and it does not offend yourself, you also have a responsibility to the larger community so they are not misled.
tanx
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by iheanyi4u(m): 9:28am On Jul 27, 2012
Ok I think it matters cos we are the light of the world and we have to shine in everything we do.
Now its ok to come as you are but its not ok to remain the same way you came. The Word is supposed to effect changes in all aspect of your life including your dressing!

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 2:27pm On Jul 27, 2012
iheanyi4u: Ok I think it matters cos we are the light of the world and we have to shine in everything we do.
Now its ok to come as you are but its not ok to remain the same way you came. The Word is supposed to effect changes in all aspect of your life including your dressing!
God bless you
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Goshen360(m): 3:20pm On Jul 27, 2012
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Kjv

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 7:24 Kjv

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Philippians 4:5 Kjv

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 3:29pm On Jul 27, 2012
Goshen360: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Kjv

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 7:24 Kjv

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Philippians 4:5 Kjv

so its okay to dress anyhow? Even if it affects the faith of others?
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Goshen360(m): 6:06pm On Jul 27, 2012
^^^
When a Christian sister/brother starts to dress like a wayward and perverted person, I don't see the fruit of the Spirit in such. When our Christian brothers/sisters dress nicely in their best to churches on Sundays and you can't tell the difference between a pros.titute and a christian sister, then I doubt the genuineness of such Christians. When a Christian sister dresses to seduce and/or exposes her chest to men outside/within the church environment, then we have a problem in the body of Christ.

What then shall we say? The bible gives exhortation for moderation/moderate dressing without judging Christians based on outward dressing/appearance. Do I need say more?

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Chubhie: 8:22pm On Jul 27, 2012
You are addressed the way you are dressed...so the choice is entirely yours to make.

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 10:38pm On Jul 27, 2012
Goshen360: ^^^
When a Christian sister/brother starts to dress like a wayward and perverted person, I don't see the fruit of the Spirit in such. When our Christian brothers/sisters dress nicely in their best to churches on Sundays and you can't tell the difference between a pros.titute and a christian sister, then I doubt the genuineness of such Christians. When a Christian sister dresses to seduce and/or exposes her chest to men outside/within the church environment, then we have a problem in the body of Christ.

What then shall we say? The bible gives exhortation for moderation/moderate dressing without judging Christians based on outward dressing/appearance. Do I need say more?
so in other words, ur dressing/appearance matters!
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 10:41pm On Jul 27, 2012
Chubhie: You are addressed the way you are dressed...so the choice is entirely yours to make.
so what do you think dressing waywardly and so called pastors endorsing it do(es) to the body of Christ?
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Ybutterfly: 11:23pm On Jul 27, 2012
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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 11:34pm On Jul 27, 2012
Ybutterfly: ^^^^^^^^^^O000F CO000URS$$E^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sorry? Dnt realy get you.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by TheOP1(m): 11:50pm On Jul 27, 2012
You Christians are just a Bunch of lawless pips who just want do away with Gods laws. Saying Jesus never condemned bad dressing , well that's b'coz women weren't dressed half naked at his time. When you watch plays about the life of Jesus Christ on chrismas , do you see how Mary and other women were dressed?

Or imagine a lady dressed in mini skirt and a backless cleavage revealing top approach Jesus for counsel , do you think he will support such mode of dress and pass it off as being covered by his grace?

You all just finding excuses to blend-in with the ways of the world ; the ways of Lucifa.

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Bella3(f): 11:54pm On Jul 27, 2012
The OP: You Christians are just a Bunch of lawless pips who just want do away with Gods laws. Saying Jesus never condemned bad dressing , well that's b'coz women weren't dressed half naked at his time. When you watch plays about the life of Jesus Christ on chrismas , do you see how Mary and other women were dressed?

Or imagine a lady dressed in mini skirt and a backless cleavage revealing top approach Jesus for counsel , do you think he will support such mode of dress and pass it off as being covered by his grace?

You all just finding excuses to blend-in with the ways of the world ; the ways of Lucifa.
Tanx 4 ur opinion.
Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by iheanyi4u(m): 6:02am On Jul 28, 2012
The OP: You Christians are just a Bunch of lawless pips who just want do away with Gods laws. Saying Jesus never condemned bad dressing , well that's b'coz women weren't dressed half naked at his time. When you watch plays about the life of Jesus Christ on chrismas , do you see how Mary and other women were dressed?

Or imagine a lady dressed in mini skirt and a backless cleavage revealing top approach Jesus for counsel , do you think he will support such mode of dress and pass it off as being covered by his grace?

You all just finding excuses to blend-in with the ways of the world ; the ways of Lucifa.
Really? I mean He(Jesus) was approached by prostitutes, adulterers, thieves and so on. Am yet to find a place in which He condemned them! Nobody is looking for any excuse to blend in. We might be in this world but we are not of this world.
Like I said earlier your dressing has to represent Christ cos we are His ambassadors

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by alexleo(m): 5:42pm On Jul 28, 2012
The OP: You Christians are just a Bunch of lawless pips who just want do away with Gods laws. Saying Jesus never condemned bad dressing , well that's b'coz women weren't dressed half naked at his time. When you watch plays about the life of Jesus Christ on chrismas , do you see how Mary and other women were dressed?

Or imagine a lady dressed in mini skirt and a backless cleavage revealing top approach Jesus for counsel , do you think he will support such mode of dress and pass it off as being covered by his grace?

You all just finding excuses to blend-in with the ways of the world ; the ways of Lucifa.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR POINT.DONT MIND THOSE WHO ARE BENDING THE BIBLE SO AS TO SUITE THEIR WORLDLY INCLINATIONS.

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Re: As A Christian, Does Your Dressing Really Matter ? by Butoneday2(m): 6:27pm On Aug 05, 2012
It does not matter? Is God that searchest heart of a man.

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