Cultural Standards

[Salty]

Just now watching a clip on YouTube from Britain's Got Talent. The competitor in the clip and one of the judges both are wearing suits. So I guess a suit is good enough to show respect on a TV show, but not in God's house....

Very interesting......

 

[Dr. Bob]

I NEVER wear my BEST clothes to church even if preaching. Wouldn't wear it to visit the White House. I have a specially-made tuxedo, shirt with studs, bowtie (of course).

So, when people say we should wear our "best" to honor God, I smile.

(Pix on request)

 

[Salty]

(Pix on request)

Requesting

 

[JonC]

Requesting

Yep....requesting.

 

[JonC]

God made my best suit. Pictures will not be provided upon request.

 

[John of Japan]

God made my best suit. Pictures will not be provided upon request.

Too much information!!

 

[John of Japan]

(Pix on request)

Yes, requesting.

 

[Darrell C]

Today that can be applied many ways. What about drinking a beer or glass of wine? It is permissible, but is it adventatious? Will it hurt your witness or cause another to stumble?

As a general rule, I dress casually. I feel like a monkey in a suit. Kind of like most men would feel wearing a kilt, maybe. I didn't grow up in the church, and never dressed up prior to salvation, and part of me felt kind of "fake" when I did so a few times, even when I preached.

Concerning drinking beer, I'm a teetotaler that has the occasional zero alcohol beer because I like a malt beverage. But as for Christians drinking alcohol, I'd say we have been given a mandate for self-control, and alcohol can take that away. We have been commanded to be filled with the Spirit, not drunken. Many will argue, "But I'm just having a little, I'm not getting drunk." The question is, is that true? How much alcohol does it take for our personalities/characters to be affected?

However, it isn't something I view as something to break fellowship over, unless they're getting drunk.

As to whether a glass or two will hurt our witness, for some, probably, for most, not real likely. Can it cause a brother to stumble? Sure. Wouldn't want that on my shoulders.

 

[JonC]

As a general rule, I dress casually. I feel like a monkey in a suit. Kind of like most men would feel wearing a kilt, maybe. I didn't grow up in the church, and never dressed up prior to salvation, and part of me felt kind of "fake" when I did so a few times, even when I preached.

Concerning drinking beer, I'm a teetotaler that has the occasional zero alcohol beer because I like a malt beverage. But as for Christians drinking alcohol, I'd say we have been given a mandate for self-control, and alcohol can take that away. We have been commanded to be filled with the Spirit, not drunken. Many will argue, "But I'm just having a little, I'm not getting drunk." The question is, is that true? How much alcohol does it take for our personalities/characters to be affected?

However, it isn't something I view as something to break fellowship over, unless they're getting drunk.

As to whether a glass or two will hurt our witness, for some, probably, for most, not real likely. Can it cause a brother to stumble? Sure. Wouldn't want that on my shoulders.

Speaking for myself, there was a time when I would have a beer when I went out. And yes, not drinking in excess can be true (I'd sip the beer, usually over the hour, and only have one). I just stopped liking the taste. Same with wine. A glass of wine would last well over an hour. But this was me being polite (I do not like wine).

The problem comes in when people do not have control over their drinking. This is not a problem with me. My problem is with sweets.