Proper Training

[terter]

A teen that normally wears tight pants came into church with even a tigher pair of pants on & I thought oh no! Then the Lord immediately put this thought to me IF it was YOUR child, you would be thrilled they were here, no matter what they had on.

Learned: My part is to love them and God will make the other changes as He sees fit.

Edited December 20, 2006 by terter

[Emily~Anne]

A teen that normally wears tight pants came into church with even a tigher pair of pants on & I thought oh no! Then the Lord immediately put this thought to me IF it was YOUR child, you would be thrilled they were here, no matter what they had on.

Learned: My part is to love them and God will make the other changes as He sees fit.

Call me weird, but I guess I am the other way around, if it were not my child, then I'd just be thrilled to see them in church and hope and pray they are able to get alot out of our church. If it WERE my child, my child would not have even been able to step outside our house in those kinds of pants. I would have made sure that child changed his/her pants pronto and then I would have destroyed/burned the pants that looked like they were painted on and had a good long discussion with that child about dressing to honor God. Then we would be on our way to God's house.

Edited December 20, 2006 by Emily Anne

[sierra21]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

[Natt]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

[firehill]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

Agree. Me too!

[Emily~Anne]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

I didn't realize this thread was about wether or not we should allow poor people or people dressed in a provocative manner into our church. That wasn't my impression. Of course we should welcome those who are lost sheep with open arms into our churches and I think 100% of all members at worthy will agree with that. And yes of course God loves each of us, but apparently God DOES care about how we dress because there are verses on how we should dress. He does not like women to wear men's clothing or vice versa, God prefers we dress modestly, etc. That is not to say that God loves us based on how we dress. Scripture supports that we love and not look down on those who are too poor to dress well, or have fallen to the ways of the world and dress like(or are) prostitues. Scripture ALSO supports that God does care how we who are spiritual dress. Which do you think is a better testimony to what God has done for you? To dress like a prostitue? Or to dress respectably and modestly?

[irishcowboy]

a prostitute should be loved and taken care of by the women of the church, to raise her up and train her up.... she will change the way she acts and dresses as the Holy Spirit builds her.....

a poor person (male) should be taken care of by the men.... a female by the women of the church...

cared for, tended to, and served, taught, trained, and clothed as needed by those already in the church...

hugs, kisses, and other things should be taught to all in accordance with the Word of God....

our children, and others taht are regular members should be trained properly.....

mike

[sierra21]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

I didn't realize this thread was about wether or not we should allow poor people or people dressed in a provocative manner into our church. That wasn't my impression. Of course we should welcome those who are lost sheep with open arms into our churches and I think 100% of all members at worthy will agree with that. And yes of course God loves each of us, but apparently God DOES care about how we dress because there are verses on how we should dress. He does not like women to wear men's clothing or vice versa, God prefers we dress modestly, etc. That is not to say that God loves us based on how we dress. Scripture supports that we love and not look down on those who are too poor to dress well, or have fallen to the ways of the world and dress like(or are) prostitues. Scripture ALSO supports that God does care how we who are spiritual dress. Which do you think is a better testimony to what God has done for you? To dress like a prostitue? Or to dress respectably and modestly?

I was expecting a response such as this.

You've obviously missed the mark.

Did I say anything about wanting to dress like a prostitute?? My point is that we have no right to judge. God will take us whether or not we are dressed in an expensive chanel suit or tight jeans with holes in them. We should love just as Jesus loves us. And that is fully without conditions.

[Iryssa]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

I didn't realize this thread was about wether or not we should allow poor people or people dressed in a provocative manner into our church. That wasn't my impression. Of course we should welcome those who are lost sheep with open arms into our churches and I think 100% of all members at worthy will agree with that. And yes of course God loves each of us, but apparently God DOES care about how we dress because there are verses on how we should dress. He does not like women to wear men's clothing or vice versa, God prefers we dress modestly, etc. That is not to say that God loves us based on how we dress. Scripture supports that we love and not look down on those who are too poor to dress well, or have fallen to the ways of the world and dress like(or are) prostitues. Scripture ALSO supports that God does care how we who are spiritual dress. Which do you think is a better testimony to what God has done for you? To dress like a prostitue? Or to dress respectably and modestly?

I was expecting a response such as this.

You've obviously missed the mark.

Did I say anything about wanting to dress like a prostitute?? My point is that we have no right to judge. God will take us whether or not we are dressed in an expensive chanel suit or tight jeans with holes in them. We should love just as Jesus loves us. And that is fully without conditions.

I knew what you meant, Sierra

[Guest pixy]

Frankly, I think this whole thread is ridiculous. What if a prostitute walked into your church. What if the only clothes she had was a stained miniskirt and a tight shirt that showed everything she had? Would you turn your nose up at her, or would you get up and go to her, telling her that she is welcome in God's house no matter what clothes she wore on her back?

What if a homeless man walked into your church wearing torn and dirty clothes, what if he smelled, what if his hair was dirty and messy? Would you turn him away because he wasn't "dressed to honor God"?

My point here is that God loves each of us personally. He doesn't care what you look like, he only cares about the intentions of your heart. The way I see it is that each person in church is a blessing. Some people don't choose the right clothes, some people don't have a choice in their clothes...and that doesn't mean we have a right to sit back and judge them! If their hearts are true, and they are in church to be with Jesus, then I think it doesn't matter what theyre wearing.

But hey, that's just me.

I didn't realize this thread was about wether or not we should allow poor people or people dressed in a provocative manner into our church. That wasn't my impression. Of course we should welcome those who are lost sheep with open arms into our churches and I think 100% of all members at worthy will agree with that. And yes of course God loves each of us, but apparently God DOES care about how we dress because there are verses on how we should dress. He does not like women to wear men's clothing or vice versa, God prefers we dress modestly, etc. That is not to say that God loves us based on how we dress. Scripture supports that we love and not look down on those who are too poor to dress well, or have fallen to the ways of the world and dress like(or are) prostitues. Scripture ALSO supports that God does care how we who are spiritual dress. Which do you think is a better testimony to what God has done for you? To dress like a prostitue? Or to dress respectably and modestly?

I was expecting a response such as this.

You've obviously missed the mark.

Did I say anything about wanting to dress like a prostitute?? My point is that we have no right to judge. God will take us whether or not we are dressed in an expensive chanel suit or tight jeans with holes in them. We should love just as Jesus loves us. And that is fully without conditions.

I knew what you meant, Sierra

Me too.

You know, training others is not so much about instructing, but more about letting God's Love shine through you. Most people learn well through example and encouragement.