House Church Talk - Cowboy Church

[Rick Johnson]

Gary, hate to disappoint you but I never saw your post before I sent this
email.

RJ


On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:10:59 -0500 "Gary" <isa30 at verizon.net> writes:
> I know that I brought up aspects of clothing (or the lack thereof) in 
> my
> post, but I am a bit confused. Is this post aimed at the statements 
> I made
> above the appropriateness of sexually provocative during a service 
> of
> worship or a church meeting.  I'll assume that it is not, or I'll be 
> rather
> disappointed.
> 
> I know that there are no directions for what to wear to church, but 
> there
> are ways of portraying oneself that a believer should avoid. Modesty 
> is to
> be encouraged since it encouraged in the Word.
> 
> In any case, I thought I'd ask.
> 
> Earnestly contending,
> 
> Gary
> 
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> "Preach not only so that the people can understand, but so that they 
> cannot
> misunderstand if they wish."  CH.Spurgeon
> 
> "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 
> Put on the
> full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against 
> the
> schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and 
> blood, but
> against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of 
> this
> darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly 
> places.
> Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able 
> to resist
> in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm."  
> Ephesians
> 6:10-13
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick Johnson" <rebelfire at juno.com>
> To: <House Church Talk  at housechurch.org>
> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 5:41 PM
> Subject: House Church Talk -  Cowboy Church
> 
> 
> > One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just
> > before services were to begin. Although the old man and his
> > clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans,
> > a denim shirt and boots that were very worn
> > and ragged.
> >
> > In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally
> > worn out bible. The church he entered was in a very
> > upscale and exclusive part of the city.  It was the largest
> > and most beautiful church the old cowboy had ever seen.
> >
> > The people  of the congregation were all dressed with
> > expensive clothes and accessories.  As the cowboy took
> > a seat, the others moved away from him. No one
> > greeted,  spoke to, or welcomed him. They were all
> > appalled at his appearance and  did  not attempt to hide it.
> >
> > The preacher gave a long sermon about Hellfire and
> > brimstone and a  stern lecture on how much money
> > the church needed to do God's work. As the
> > old  cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher
> > approached him and asked the cowboy to do
> > him a favor. "Before you come back in here again,
> > have a talk with God and ask him what He thinks
> > would be appropriate attire for worship."
> >
> > The old cowboy assured the preacher he would.
> > The next Sunday, he showed back up for the services
> > wearing the same ragged jeans, shirt, boots,  and hat.
> > Once again he was completely shunned and ignored.
> >
> > The preacher approached the man and said, "I thought I
> > asked you  to speak to God before you came back
> > to our church."
> >
> > "I did," replied the old cowboy.
> >
> > "If you spoke to God, what did he tell you the proper
> > attire should  be  for worshiping in here?" asked the preacher.
> >
> > "Well, sir, God told me that He didn't have a clue what I
> > should  wear.He says He's never been in this church before."
> >
> > Have A Wonderful Day  and  God Bless America
> >
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