House Church Talk - Cowboy Church

[Gary]

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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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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