1Timothy 2:9-10
In like manner also that women adorn themselves in modest apparel with shamfacedness and sobriety, not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array, But (which becometh women professing Godliness) with good works.
In the ancient days women who wore these kind of clothing were considered extreme or women of the street. In the days we live clothing styles have changed drasticly. Although alot of things have changed it doesn't mean it is all good.
Women who profess to be walking a lifestyle in Christ should consider how they apears to others in light of her personal witness unto the Lord. Meaning what kind of picture does she paint for others as a woman of God.
Two different pastors I once knew had to preach to their congrgation (pointing directly to the women) By saying we must honor this body (Our temple of God) by wearing clothing that would "Not be" embarasing if they prepared to meet the Lord Himself. These words I write are mild compared to what they said that early sunday morning. But because they were tired of the skirts going higher and the tops getting lower they stopped mincing words and spoke the truth through the word of God with Love. Hoping to urge the heart change with scripture to help them learn of Gods heart on this issue.
The fact of this crucial matter is this. If we are truly saved and have professed to be christians (Living for Christ in all areas of our lives) We must honor Him in what we choose to wear for Him on any given day. This also goes without saying for men too. When you must grab and grip your pants up before you can take a step there is a real problem a (serious heart issue) very obviously showing up on the outside.
Proof of our love and respect for the Lord is that we become new creatures in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17 We no longer are that old person. And others should see the changes in us. If this change doesn't come we must look again at their life in Christ. Their fruit should be beautifull and pure to taste of to use and hand out to others to eat of.
The question is. Have they truly given their life to Christ or have they joined another Social club of acceptance but not been tought to allow Gods grace to do its beautifull work within. Have they repeated all the right words but still grasp hold of their old life as well. This incomplete work will end in deception hearbreak and ruin. if it continues on this pathway. As well as leading many others astray.
Did I have to make some changes "Yes"! I did! In every area. My clothes, My attitude, My dislike toward others, Oh yes my mouth and the words I chose to use.. These are just a few that I have had to change but there Must! be Changes! And the Lord will do it as he gracefully composes a new and beautifull symphony within your heart to sing that others will definately see take notice of.
It always blesses me to hear people say they love the way I dress. Or you always look so nice. This helps me to know that I am making a possitive difference to others representing the Lord to others in my life and ministry.
So remember and keep in mind if you have genuinely had a miraculous heart change within when you gave your old life to Jesus (And now your Reborn!) It will show!
Let the world now see your new heart and all that God has done! And how He is still daily cleansing you ( The old ) Must Go! so that His New life in you will eminate forth and "Shine with all His inner Beauy and Light"!
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