Hello can we talk about dress code in church?

I see a a lot of people dress half-naked to church, while some wear some kind of skimpy dresses.

But I say to myself "what really matters is your clean heart to God". We don't judge book by it's cover so please guys lets discuss.

it depends on the church.like mine,u have to cover yourself very well.
its an anglican church though.the wardens wont alow to enter the church when
u are half naked.
but finally even if they allow u,its not good at all.
u have to respect God's presence

There was this African Church my Step-Dad took me to in Houston
The Women came to Church late, some dressed half-naked and their gold trinkets were making noises
and some were chewing gums, like cows chewing on chords.

I don't know what the ushers in the church are doing? anybody that is dressed inappropriately should be politely told to try the next place.

It is not proper for a lady to dress indecently to church. It is also true that God looks at the heart, but we should not forget that our character, our looks nd our words most times are a reflection of what is in our hearts because the bible says that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh.Besides think about others, especially the men who are being tempted by these indecent exposures. All of us are candidates for heaven and so God will not find u blameless if one of these souls should be lost because of u.

All this staring at other people and judgement is making me want to throw up. Go to church if you must but constant criticism of personal styles of other people who are really none of your business is really annoying. Who the hell are you to dictate what decency is?

beebop:

All this staring at other people and judgement is making me want to throw up. Go to church if you must but constant criticism of personal styles of other people who are really none of your business is really annoying. Who the hell are you to dictate what decency is?

THATS RIGHT MY SISTER! PREACH!!

Preach it

If people know what is right, let them do it

personally, i think its wrong to dress indecently to church,

what is friggin indecent, i had a similar argument with some preachy friends last week, christians are starting to become extremist islamist, cover up your body because i don't want to have to think bad and lustful thoughts when i am praying to God, i fyou are a weak soul, then go for deliverance, are you saying our soo called pastors after early morning Holy Spirit anointing , will falter because they say a brethren in tight clothes, it does not matter whether they dress indecent or not,. people will be lustful if they wish to, it is all in their dirty minds, so mr born-again, if you cannot put your body under your spirit, then leave church and stop giving excuses to go do what you do when you think lustful thoughts of "indecent" people in church

interesting line of conversation so far, and it seems that the girls have no problem with 'indecent' dressing in church or with 'personal styles'. Seriously guys, seriously, there are lines to be drawn when it comes to dressing in church. I mean, its wonderful when sinners come to church 'just as they are', with all their revealing clothes and stuff, but why do we christians hav to copy them and call it 'personal style'? Puhleeese guys gimme a break.
Respect God, respect ur brotha sitting next to you, and respect urself.

i believe its absolute nonsense for a woman to dress indecently in a church, but all things not let lose if am a pastor a woman must wear a cloth that must reach ground ,not skirt and blouse .its gown that youmust wear.no earrings,no lip sticks,no hair making, no long nails if you do so then i send you out of my church. sefene

Is there anywhere in the bible it says black people should dress decently to church. Why is it only dark skinned people that the world tend to criticise most. We see white people come to church half naked as well but we don't say jack. If na black sister, it'll be talk to the day. Y'all spare dem dress code shit abeg. For me, I wear anythin i like to Church and I don't listen to any1. If an usher walks up to me , then h/s is looking for trouble. I praise HIM even with my bra strap hangin out

beebop:

All this staring at other people and judgement is making me want to throw up. Go to church if you must but constant criticism of personal styles of other people who are really none of your business is really annoying. Who the hell are you to dictate what decency is?

Radiant,

Radiant:

Is there anywhere in the bible it says black people should dress decently to church. Why is it only dark skinned people that the world tend to criticise most. We see white people come to church half naked as well but we don't say jack. If na black sister, it'll be talk to the day. Y'all spare them dress code shit abeg. For me, I wear anythin i like to Church and I don't listen to anyone. If an usher walks up to me , then h/s is looking for trouble. I praise HIM even with my bra strap hangin out

Thanks for your reply,Black people are always Holier than the Pope,I have been to white dominated churches and they are not concerned about how you dress but black churches are "please don't get me started".Black people are obsessed with the way they are seen than who they really are.

Ladies should not dress half naked to church or anywhere ! When they dress like that you quickly know what they are worth. It not a matter of whether you are black or white. Think people!!

I do not understand why we are having an argument over this. Religion is not something that imposed on you. I am not a religious person but I do not need a prophet to tell me that the true meaning of going to church is to establish a connection with the Almighty God and draw enough strength to carry on your activities. That short moment of connection with the light should not be hindered by any form of distraction. There is a need to be presentable inside and outside. Since we do not run around naked anymore, I do not see any reason why a woman should go to church with an outfit revealing 70% of her breast or tight pants clearly showing the contours of her Behind. I know someone will say you have no business loking at that but yes, a distraction is a distraction and should not be condoned, be it people playing their ipod and nodding their head,people reading magazines, or a woman in a skimpy outfit rolling her twins and land cruiser. Remember it called the house of God and not the house of boobs.

I understand if a woman wants to 'flaunt it' , sure you can flaunt it until it flops but the church/mosque/temple is definitely not the appropriate place to shake your 'braless' boobies and almost naked body. We need to look into our hearts and start telling our selves the truth. If your church discourages reavealing outfit, you can either dress up or quit, no need to argue with them or suggest they 'lighten' up and admitt the naked broads and the thong brigade. Simple. Nobody held a gun to your head and forced you to become a member. This world is fullof hypocrites and by that I am including those women that go to Church half naked. 100% percent of the naked squad will tell you that their dress does not matter and God looks into the soul and not the boobs. You will shudder when you take glipmse at their twisted and distorted thought forms laced with amorous machinations. Deep down they know they are actually going there to 'flaunt' they asses. So much for Sunady worship. Before you call someone against your church fashion a hypocrite, kindly look in the mirror. To the men who huff and puff and tell us that we have no right to juge, next time a half naked woman sits close to you shifting her slender legs and with her boobs hanging out I hope you have fun communicating with your God. I forgot, you actually love that because with the eradication of the naked women, the 'spice' will be taken out of church and you will find it 'boring'.

Before you jump on me and call me 'preachy' I am not religious, haven't been to church in 6 yrs but that has not changed anything about me. I still have a sense of right and wrong. I maintain a strang connection with the Almighty Father and it feels good. I do not fool myself because I am in free world. I know when I am fitting a square peg in a round hole and I do not pretend. Let's take a look in our hearts and start telling ourselves the truth. What harm could befall a woman if for a few ours she wears something that is a little loose, knee length and does not reveal 80 % of her breasts?

Think about it.

god should be respected especially when u are in his house.dress modestly in church.go half naked outside,it's ur choice.

Hello Everyone,

I think you all should go and read the Book of revelation in the Bible where it talks about the ends time, women will go to church just to seduce men and go to bed with them all in the name of money making. Oh your all suprise? This is just the begining. soon they will go to church only with G-String pants and brass.

Watch out. Your will notice that some of this girls your blaming have been sleeping with your pastors in the church so they don't have any more fear or respect in them all,after all the almighty pastors have been giving the forbiding fruit and they ate.

This is the way the satan want to capture the house of GOD.

Love you all

Echidime

read the Book of revelation in the Bible where it talks about the ends time, women will go to church just to seduce men and go to bed with them all in the name of money making.

What chapter and what verse?

The church is not for only those who are there spiritually.It is for the perfecting of the saints, so while we still pray for our new folks to grow let our sisters know that indecent dressing can make them fall back.I mean new converts are NOT as strong as some more matured brethren or even the Pastors.

People should please dress responsibly to church, ladies should pls not let us guys commit sin in church.

church has nothing to do with ur dressing.
would u rather be in a congregation with decently dressed hypocrites

Well said some of you and to the few left shame on you.

y'all who r saying that it doesnt matter how u go church, luk at it dis way.
d more y'all keep tellin urselves dat,d closer y'all will b to goin church in ur b-day suits.
d way u present urself(especially in d house of God) is wat ur mind speaks.yo,i dont go church much but i no where to stop.
y'all dont b ignorant.can u imagine takin ur groowing son to church to set his foundation in life n every sunday is like watchin porn.
y'all watch out.
ignorance is a silent killer.
bless y'all.

the gospel truth is let us be dress decent to church thats all

Hi All,

My tuppence worth.

Christianity is a complete lifestyle (culture), and a holistic faith. To preach that one should, “respect God by dressing modestly in church”, but dress according to “personal desire” (and that desire is obviously carnal no matter how you dress it ~ or UnCloth it ~ pun intended  ) out of church, is too demonstrate fundamental misunderstandings about the faith and to reduce it too a religious exercise, which is ultimately futile.

The Bible is unambiguous about this. Revealing or form hugging clothes and outré bling-bling effects, are simply not Christian and totally unbecoming of the Saints of Christ - male or female. Not only should attire not be revealing, neither should it be “flashy”.

1 Timothy 2:9 ~  in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

1 Peter 3 ~  1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.

We are further enjoined too (paraphrased)
~ Let our moderation be made known to all
~ Do nothing to make our brothers stumble
~ Put the needs of others before ourselves
~ Do nothing to cause offence (to God, the brethren or even gentiles)
And one could go on and on. There is nothing in scripture to support indecent dressing or the notion of “a personal choice” if it engenders behaviour contrary to the Word. True Christianity is death to self, a life lived for Christ (or indeed, where Christ lives through you), as your life is not your own or lived by your own strength.

Deep down that kind of attire is all about self. True an exception can be made for the newly saved, but to elevate a doctrine of “personal choice” to being the rule (rather than an exception for anything other than newborn Christians) is simply not supported by the Bible.

A Christians wardrobe should be an outward reflection of the work of the Spirit in them. Self-Control as a fruit of the Spirit comes to mind. Someone said something about “dictating decency”. Christians don’t dictate or need to be dictated too, they are led by the Spirit. Indecent dressing is unmistakeably a dictate of one's flesh.

Why would a mature Christian have different dressing standards, at least in term of decency? Activity or function, maybe, but regards decency no, and it should be universal not just at church. Modesty and self-control is always flattering, whatever your natural endowments.

Be not deceived, if you dress no differently from the world, you are of the world.  I must say, I am becoming increasingly convinced that most of the “deceived” are at best self-deluded and at worst love being deceived. The Word of God is simple.

God bless

well not much to say, believe those ladies who wear skimpies to church are there to make the brothers have interest in going to church. it could be their own technique of EVANGELISM. yea without talking. the booties do the talking for them.

mrmayor:

Radiant,

Thanks for your reply,Black people are always Holier than the Pope,I have been to white dominated churches and they are not concerned about how you dress but black churches are "please don't get me started".Black people are obsessed with the way they are seen than who they really are.

want you girls to know this. Don't compare yourselves to white people. the whites have to go extra mile to look beautiful, but God so blessed the blacks with beauty, i mean i would trip for a black girl anyday rather than a white. check out an average white woman when she is old. Damn are they, please blacks are more beautiful so that is why you must keep your body from being seen.

So what happened to the earlier members that said there's nothing wrong with dressing indecently to church? Na the same people go dey look at you as if say you be crazy person if you dey stare at them because of the "show" wey them dey put on. I don't think there's too much thinking into it, it's just too straight forward!