Christian wear

[ray]

What do you think about Christian wear? examples: T-shirts, bracelets, dog tags, hats, magnetic fish for the car, etc......

some I like and some I would not want to be caught in.

[Rania]

Motive is always a huge issue with me.

1) Do you wear it because you want people to know you are a Christian? Do your actions support that while wearing it?

2) Do you wear it to stir up conversation? Will your words reflect Christ no matter who you are talking to?

3) Are you prepared to denfend your faith lovingly if questioned?

4) Do you wear it as a reminder to yourself to walk in the Spirit all day long? (Such as with the bracelet)

We are not to judge each other on what we wear so these are all good questions to ask yourself as you put on your Christian attire.

In His Love~

Rania

[Giaour]

I buy the bracelets in bulk and wear them just so I can give them away.

[BroChuck]

I like wearing t-shirts with scripture on them .. never know when someone may just need that extra encouragement, and keeps me in check too , if we are talking The Talk,we better be walking The Walk

[David from New Bern]

I had a severe struggle early in my Christian walk with hypocrisy. A Christian t-shirt was a tool to remind me of my identity in public. I wouldn't respond so impulsively to people when I was wearing that shirt. It also gave others the courage to identify themselves as believers. Which connected me quicker to the Christian community at large. This made me aware I wwas not serving alone. I had a wallet at one time with "Jesus is Lord" stamped on it. This kept me honest with my purchases and where I spent my money. One of these days I will put a fish on my car, that would probably effect the speed I drive. I guess I better go buy one today. Thanks for bringing it up...

[Gerioke]

I have an array of Christian T shirts. Some of them are good for starting conversations and gets people thinking. I have a couple though, that I prefer to wear under something because they are cheezy.

[peaches]

I have a couple though, that I prefer to wear under something because they are cheezy.

pray tell....what do they say??

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings,

Col 3:1-2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

It is interesting to see some of the personal monikers used on this board. What we present to others reflect what comes from within us. Knowing the passions and lusts of all men/women in this world, it becomes blatantly obvious where a person's head is at, whether it is IN THIS WORLD, or in HEAVEN. I heard once that to find out what kind of a Christian one is, all you have to do is look at their checkbook. I believe it.

But we should do everything in moderation. Our apparrel and whatever else we wear should be a reflection of Christ. I wear a lot of shirts with "fish" on them. My Christian daughter knows I love fishing and buys me tons of them. I don't mind because Jesus told a disciple one time that He would make them "fishers" of men. But I have a brother (by blood) that has inundated himself with Bronco memorabilia. It becomes apparent where his head is at.

So if one feels uneasy (because of the Spirit of God) about what they are wearing, don't wear it. But if one is comfortable with it and the Holy Spirit hasn't revealed anything about it to you, then I wouldn't sweat it.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Paul]

Sometimes I preach in sneakers,jeans, sport coat, and Christian Tee shirt. Most time you will find with a Christian Tee shirt on, they have started many conversations

[juan77]

I believe Christian wear is an excellent tool!

The devil uses t-shirts and stuff and rock groups to promote his kingdom, why shouldn't we use Christian stuff to promote God's Kingdom?

Proverbs 18:21 says "The tongue has the power of life and death..."

and elsewhere in the Bible I believe it says that the eyes are the windows to the heart.

Most of us underestimates the power of what we speak. God spoke and things happened. Jesus spoke and things happened. Satan steels words, twist them, and speak them through people, and unfortunately things happen as well: bad things!

Likewise if we speak God's Word, we speak life!!!

There's an old saying that says: "Monkey see, monkey learn, monkey do" (or something like that!)

The more GOOD people see, the more GOOD they'll do. The less EVIL they see...

People can't help talking about what they see.

So "Christian wear" might be the start of winning spiritual warfare. Who knows!

Ephesians 6:12: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against ... the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."