The battle to serve God's always begins in the heart

The battle to serve God's always begins in the heart.The battle to serve God's always begins in the heart.

When a heart is tender to God's will, the When a heart is tender to God's will, the outward practice in time will change. outward practice in time will change. (Acts 10:32)(Acts 10:32)


(Acts 10:32 NKJV)(Acts 10:32 NKJV) “Send therefore to “Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.”comes, he will speak to you.”


However when there is a desire only to However when there is a desire only to appear to be a servant of God before men, appear to be a servant of God before men, there will be areas which are off limits to there will be areas which are off limits to God. God. (Gal 1:10; 6:12, 14)(Gal 1:10; 6:12, 14)


(Galatians 1:10 NKJV)(Galatians 1:10 NKJV) “For do I now “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.”would not be a bondservant of Christ.”


(Galatians 6:12 NKJV)(Galatians 6:12 NKJV) “As many as “As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these these would would compel you to be circumcised, compel you to be circumcised, only only that they may not suffer persecution that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christfor the cross of Christ.”.”


(Galatians 6:14 NKJV)(Galatians 6:14 NKJV) “But God forbid “But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”been crucified to me, and I to the world.”


The purpose of this lesson is two-fold. The purpose of this lesson is two-fold.


The purpose of this lesson is two-fold. The purpose of this lesson is two-fold. To understand what is the will of God in the To understand what is the will of God in the

kind of clothes we wear.kind of clothes we wear.


The purpose of this lesson is two-fold. The purpose of this lesson is two-fold. To understand what is the will of God in the To understand what is the will of God in the

kind of clothes we wear.kind of clothes we wear. To test our hearts as to whom we are really To test our hearts as to whom we are really

serving.serving.

Our apparel tells others something about usOur apparel tells others something about us

Our society well recognizes this point.Our society well recognizes this point.


Our society well recognizes this point.Our society well recognizes this point. This is behind the billions spent in the This is behind the billions spent in the

fashion industry!fashion industry!



fashion industry!fashion industry! We may be "wearing a sign" and be We may be "wearing a sign" and be

unaware of it.unaware of it.



fashion industry!fashion industry! We may be "wearing a sign" and be We may be "wearing a sign" and be

unaware of it.unaware of it. The Bible clearly affirms this too.The Bible clearly affirms this too.

(1 Tim 2:9-10) KJV(1 Tim 2:9-10) KJV


" In like manner also, that women adorn " In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in themselves in modestmodest apparel, with apparel, with shamefacednessshamefacedness and and sobrietysobriety; not with ; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;array; {10} {10} But (which becometh women But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.”professing godliness) with good works.”


ModestModest - (kosmios) - of good behaviour , - (kosmios) - of good behaviour , well arranged, seemly.well arranged, seemly.


ShamefacednessShamefacedness - (aidos) - - (aidos) - perhaps ..through the idea of downcast perhaps ..through the idea of downcast eyes; a sense of shame or honour, eyes; a sense of shame or honour, modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard for others, respect.for others, respect.


ShamefacednessShamefacedness - (aidos) - - (aidos) - perhaps ..through the idea of downcast perhaps ..through the idea of downcast eyes; a sense of shame or honour, eyes; a sense of shame or honour, modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard for others, respect.for others, respect.

sobrietysobriety - (sophrosune) 1) soundness of - (sophrosune) 1) soundness of mind 2) self-controlmind 2) self-control


ShamefacednessShamefacedness - (aidos) - perhaps ..through the - (aidos) - perhaps ..through the idea of downcast eyes; a sense of shame or idea of downcast eyes; a sense of shame or honour, modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard honour, modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard for others, respect.for others, respect.

sobrietysobriety - (sophrosune) 1) soundness of mind - (sophrosune) 1) soundness of mind 2) self-control2) self-control

A Godly woman is not to be seeking attention but A Godly woman is not to be seeking attention but rather have a meek and quiet spirit. rather have a meek and quiet spirit. (1 Pet (1 Pet 3:3-4)3:3-4)


(1 Peter 3:3-4 NKJV)(1 Peter 3:3-4 NKJV) “Do not let your “Do not let your adornment be adornment be merely merely outward; arranging outward; arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine fine apparel;apparel; {4} {4} rather rather let it be let it be the hidden the hidden person of the heartperson of the heart, with the incorruptible , with the incorruptible beauty beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.”very precious in the sight of God.”


We face tremendous pressures from the We face tremendous pressures from the world to conform. (Ex. High School)world to conform. (Ex. High School)


Today immorality is openly encouraged and Today immorality is openly encouraged and praised. The present day homosexual praised. The present day homosexual movement has an enormous impact on the movement has an enormous impact on the fashion industry. fashion industry.


Today immorality is openly encouraged and Today immorality is openly encouraged and praised. The present day homosexual praised. The present day homosexual movement has an enormous impact on the movement has an enormous impact on the fashion industry. fashion industry.

God made men and women different God made men and women different therefore you will see emphasis towards therefore you will see emphasis towards women in these areas. Men are very women in these areas. Men are very stimulated by sight. stimulated by sight. (Mt 5:27-30) (Mt 5:27-30)


(Matthew 5:27-30 NKJV)(Matthew 5:27-30 NKJV) “”You have “”You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’shall not commit adultery.’ {28} {28} “But I say “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.with her in his heart.


{29} {29} “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it out and cast it it from you; for it is more from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.hell. {30} {30} “And if your right hand causes you “And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast to sin, cut it off and cast it it from you; for it is from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.”be cast into hell.”


Women you may be wearing clothing that is Women you may be wearing clothing that is an invitation to ungodliness and not be an invitation to ungodliness and not be aware of it! Sadly some are aware.aware of it! Sadly some are aware. (Prov 7:10; Gen 38:13-15) (Prov 7:10; Gen 38:13-15) (Ex. Fish)(Ex. Fish)


(Proverbs 7:10 NKJV)(Proverbs 7:10 NKJV) “And there a “And there a woman met him, woman met him, With With the attire of a harlotthe attire of a harlot, , and a crafty heart.”and a crafty heart.”


We need fathers to take a strong stand in We need fathers to take a strong stand in these areas! Do you give in?these areas! Do you give in?

We live in a society that has lost its shame.We live in a society that has lost its shame.

Our ability to be ashamed is a powerful tool Our ability to be ashamed is a powerful tool in the Lord’s hand.in the Lord’s hand.


Our ability to be ashamed is a powerful tool Our ability to be ashamed is a powerful tool in the Lord’s hand.in the Lord’s hand.

ShameShame - “A painful emotion caused by - “A painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety which appears in the impropriety which appears in the countenance by blushing.”countenance by blushing.”


We do not like to feel shame, it is painful! We do not like to feel shame, it is painful! But it is better to feel the pain of our But it is better to feel the pain of our conscience conscience before before an action, that an action, that afterafter an an action!action!


We do not like to feel shame, it is painful! We do not like to feel shame, it is painful! But it is better to feel the pain of our But it is better to feel the pain of our conscience conscience before before an action, that an action, that afterafter an an action!action!

Our shame is a product of our teaching and Our shame is a product of our teaching and experience, either good or bad! experience, either good or bad! (Rom 6:21-23)(Rom 6:21-23)


(Romans 6:21-23 NKJV)(Romans 6:21-23 NKJV) “What fruit did you “What fruit did you have then in the things have then in the things of which you are now of which you are now ashamedashamed? For the end of those things is death. ? For the end of those things is death. {22} But now having been set free from sin, {22} But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. {23} For the wages of sin is death, but the life. {23} For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Lord.”


Why Do Men Feel Shame?Why Do Men Feel Shame?


Why Do Men Feel Shame?Why Do Men Feel Shame? Because of the Because of the knowledge we have of knowledge we have of

right and wrong.right and wrong.



right and wrong.right and wrong. It is very common for new converts to say: It is very common for new converts to say:

“I never knew it was wrong!”“I never knew it was wrong!”



right and wrong.right and wrong. It is very common for new converts to say: It is very common for new converts to say:

“I never knew it was wrong!”“I never knew it was wrong!” Because of a lack of knowledge, they had Because of a lack of knowledge, they had

no shame.no shame.


Why Do Men Feel Shame?Why Do Men Feel Shame? Because of the Because of the knowledge we have of right knowledge we have of right

and wrong.and wrong. It is very common for new converts to say: “I It is very common for new converts to say: “I

never knew it was wrong!”never knew it was wrong!” Because of a lack of knowledge, they had no Because of a lack of knowledge, they had no

shame.shame. Because of the Because of the knowledge of others.knowledge of others.


The The knowledge of other people.knowledge of other people.


The The knowledge of other people.knowledge of other people. Women - Clothing, housekeeping.Women - Clothing, housekeeping.


The The knowledge of other people.knowledge of other people. Women - Clothing, housekeeping.Women - Clothing, housekeeping. Men - dirty car, foul-up at work.Men - dirty car, foul-up at work.


The The knowledge of other people.knowledge of other people. Women - Clothing, housekeeping.Women - Clothing, housekeeping. Men - dirty car, foul-up at work.Men - dirty car, foul-up at work. The The knowledge of God (2 Cor 7:9-10).knowledge of God (2 Cor 7:9-10).


(2 Corinthians 7:9-10 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 7:9-10 NKJV) “Now I “Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your that your sorrow led to repentancesorrow led to repentance. For you . For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. you might suffer loss from us in nothing. {10} For {10} For godly sorrowgodly sorrow produces repentance produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the worldthe sorrow of the world produces death.” produces death.”


The Bible teaches that nakedness should The Bible teaches that nakedness should produce shame in us.produce shame in us.


The Bible has always expected men and The Bible has always expected men and women to be ashamed in their women to be ashamed in their nakedness. nakedness. (Rev 3:17-18)(Rev 3:17-18)


(Revelation 3:17-18 NKJV)(Revelation 3:17-18 NKJV) “Because you “Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’; and do not know that have need of nothing’; and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and and nakednaked; ;


{18} “I counsel you to buy from Me gold {18} “I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealedbe revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye ; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.”salve, that you may see.”


Shame however is something that can be Shame however is something that can be lost!lost! (Jer 6:15; 8:12) (Jer 6:15; 8:12)


(Jeremiah 6:15 NKJV)(Jeremiah 6:15 NKJV) “Were they “Were they ashamed when they had committed ashamed when they had committed abominationabomination? No! They were ? No! They were not at all not at all ashamedashamed; Nor did ; Nor did they know how to blushthey know how to blush. . Therefore they shall fall among those who Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down,” says the LORD.”be cast down,” says the LORD.”


(Jeremiah 8:12 NKJV)(Jeremiah 8:12 NKJV) “Were they “Were they ashamed when they had committed ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed, Nor did they know how to blush. ashamed, Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; In the time of their punishment They fall; In the time of their punishment They shall be cast down,” says the LORD.”shall be cast down,” says the LORD.”


We are facing a problem in the church We are facing a problem in the church where men and women are making where men and women are making judgments on how they feel and not on the judgments on how they feel and not on the word of God! This is a mark of apostasy! word of God! This is a mark of apostasy! (Ex. The clothing at "liberal" churches.")(Ex. The clothing at "liberal" churches.")


We are facing a problem in the church We are facing a problem in the church where men and women are making where men and women are making judgments on how they feel and not on the judgments on how they feel and not on the word of God! This is a mark of apostasy! word of God! This is a mark of apostasy! (Ex. The clothing at "liberal" churches.")(Ex. The clothing at "liberal" churches.")

What is “nakedness” according to the What is “nakedness” according to the Bible?Bible?


We are facing a problem in the church where We are facing a problem in the church where men and women are making judgments on men and women are making judgments on how they feel and not on the word of God! how they feel and not on the word of God! This is a mark of apostasy! (Ex. The clothing This is a mark of apostasy! (Ex. The clothing at "liberal" churches.")at "liberal" churches.")

What is “nakedness” according to the Bible?What is “nakedness” according to the Bible? (Gen 2:25)(Gen 2:25) - Adam and Eve were naked - Adam and Eve were naked

when they had when they had no clothesno clothes..


(Genesis 2:25 NKJV)(Genesis 2:25 NKJV) “And “And they were they were both nakedboth naked, the man and his wife, , the man and his wife, and were and were not ashamednot ashamed.”.”


(Gen 3:7,10-11)(Gen 3:7,10-11) - They were - They were still nakedstill naked when they made the equivalent of when they made the equivalent of men’s swimming trunks!men’s swimming trunks!


(Genesis 3:7 NKJV)(Genesis 3:7 NKJV) “Then the eyes of “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and both of them were opened, and they knew they knew that they were nakedthat they were naked; and they ; and they sewed fig sewed fig leaves togetherleaves together and made themselves and made themselves coverings.”coverings.”


(Genesis 3:10-11 NKJV)(Genesis 3:10-11 NKJV) “So he said, “I “So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid afraid because I was nakedbecause I was naked; and I hid ; and I hid myself.” {11} And He said, “Who told you myself.” {11} And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?”should not eat?”


(Gen 3:21) (Gen 3:21) - They were no longer naked - They were no longer naked when God made them “tunics of skin”. when God made them “tunics of skin”.


These are defined as: "generally with These are defined as: "generally with sleeves, coming down to the knees" (v. 21; sleeves, coming down to the knees" (v. 21; Gesenius, Hebrew & Chaldee Lexicon, Gesenius, Hebrew & Chaldee Lexicon, 420). 420).


(Genesis 3:21 NKJV)(Genesis 3:21 NKJV) “Also for Adam and “Also for Adam and his wife the LORD God his wife the LORD God made tunics of made tunics of skin, and clothed themskin, and clothed them.”.”


““God replaced their shorts with garments God replaced their shorts with garments covering from the shoulders down to the covering from the shoulders down to the knees to cover the shame of their knees to cover the shame of their nakedness.” nakedness.”


(Ex 28:41-42; Isa 47:2-3)(Ex 28:41-42; Isa 47:2-3) - God was very - God was very concerned with improper clothing concerned with improper clothing that still left one naked! How much was that still left one naked! How much was covered? Look at the passages!covered? Look at the passages!


(Exodus 28:41-42 NKJV)(Exodus 28:41-42 NKJV) “So you shall “So you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him. You shall anoint them, sons with him. You shall anoint them, consecrate them, and sanctify them, that consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to Me as priests. {42} they may minister to Me as priests. {42} “And you shall make for them linen “And you shall make for them linen trousers trousers to cover their nakedness; they shall to cover their nakedness; they shall reach from the waist to the thighsreach from the waist to the thighs.”.”


(Isaiah 47:2-3 NKJV)(Isaiah 47:2-3 NKJV) “Take the “Take the millstones and grind meal. Remove your millstones and grind meal. Remove your veil, Take off the skirt, veil, Take off the skirt, Uncover the thighUncover the thigh, , Pass through the rivers. {3} Your nakedness Pass through the rivers. {3} Your nakedness shall be uncovered, Yes, shall be uncovered, Yes, your shame will be your shame will be seenseen; I will take vengeance, And I will not ; I will take vengeance, And I will not arbitrate with a man.”arbitrate with a man.”


Have you lost your shame concerning Have you lost your shame concerning nakedness?nakedness?


Why do some men not feel shame?Why do some men not feel shame?


Why do some men not feel shame?Why do some men not feel shame? By sinking deeper into sin. By sinking deeper into sin.

(1 Tim 4:2; Eph 4:19)(1 Tim 4:2; Eph 4:19)


(Ephesians 4:19 NKJV)(Ephesians 4:19 NKJV) “who, “who, being past being past feelingfeeling, have given themselves over to , have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.”greediness.”


(1 Timothy 4:2 NKJV)(1 Timothy 4:2 NKJV) “speaking lies in “speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot ironseared with a hot iron,”,”


Do you remember the first time that: you Do you remember the first time that: you had a social drink… Told a lie?had a social drink… Told a lie?


Do you remember the first time that: you Do you remember the first time that: you had a social drink… Told a lie?had a social drink… Told a lie?

Have you ever asked of someone: “How did Have you ever asked of someone: “How did he/she get like that?”he/she get like that?”

There are other things that speak of There are other things that speak of our character.our character.

The Christian is also to respect human The Christian is also to respect human customs when they are more restrictive customs when they are more restrictive than God's laws. (Ex. Red Dress in the 20's than God's laws. (Ex. Red Dress in the 20's and 30's)and 30's)


The Christian is also to respect human The Christian is also to respect human customs when they are more restrictive customs when they are more restrictive than God's laws. (Ex. Red Dress in the 20's than God's laws. (Ex. Red Dress in the 20's and 30's)and 30's)

Our emphasis on material things.Our emphasis on material things. (1 Tim 2:9-10; Jas 2:2-7)(1 Tim 2:9-10; Jas 2:2-7)


(1 Timothy 2:9-10 NKJV)(1 Timothy 2:9-10 NKJV) “in like manner “in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing,pearls or costly clothing, {10} {10} but, which is but, which is proper for women professing godliness, proper for women professing godliness, with good works.”with good works.”


(James 2:2-7 NKJV)(James 2:2-7 NKJV) “For if there should “For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes,come in a poor man in filthy clothes, {3} {3} and and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,”stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,”


{4} {4} have you not shown partiality among have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?thoughts? {5} {5} Listen, my beloved brethren: Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world Has God not chosen the poor of this world to to be be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?which He promised to those who love Him? {6} {6} But you have dishonored the poor man. But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?the courts?


{7} {7} Do they not blaspheme that noble name Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?”by which you are called?”


Who do we praise and seek to know?Who do we praise and seek to know?


Who do we praise and seek to know?Who do we praise and seek to know? Are we caught up in the pursuit of clothes Are we caught up in the pursuit of clothes

and homes?and homes?


Who do we praise and seek to know?Who do we praise and seek to know? Are we caught up in the pursuit of clothes Are we caught up in the pursuit of clothes

and homes?and homes? Our hair also speaks as do our clothes.Our hair also speaks as do our clothes.

(1 Cor 11:14-15)(1 Cor 11:14-15)


(1 Corinthians 11:14-15 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 11:14-15 NKJV) “Does “Does not even nature itself teach you that if a not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, man has long hair, it is a dishonor to himit is a dishonor to him?? {15} {15} But if a woman has long hair, it is a But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for glory to her; for her her hair is given to her for hair is given to her for a covering.”a covering.”


The use of our tongues.The use of our tongues. (Mt 15:19-20) (Mt 15:19-20)


(Matthew 15:19-20 NKJV)(Matthew 15:19-20 NKJV) “For out of “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.witness, blasphemies. {20} {20} “These are “These are the the things things which defile a man, but to eat with which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man.”unwashed hands does not defile a man.”


What is really in your heart?What is really in your heart?


What is really in your heart?What is really in your heart? Be honest, what do you think of when you Be honest, what do you think of when you

hear such a lesson?hear such a lesson? (Jn 3:19-21) (Jn 3:19-21)


(John 3:19-21 NKJV)(John 3:19-21 NKJV) “And this is the “And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.light, because their deeds were evil. {20} {20} “For “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.should be exposed. {21} {21} “But he who does the “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”


When we cannot study these things we are When we cannot study these things we are fighting God, not men.fighting God, not men.



Please do not view these things as Please do not view these things as "traditional views within the church.”"traditional views within the church.”



Please do not view these things as Please do not view these things as "traditional views within the church.“"traditional views within the church.“

Please fight your sensitivity and Please fight your sensitivity and defensiveness and seek out the will of God.defensiveness and seek out the will of God.



Please do not view these things as Please do not view these things as "traditional views within the church.“"traditional views within the church.“

Please fight your sensitivity and Please fight your sensitivity and defensiveness and seek out the will of God.defensiveness and seek out the will of God.

Ask questions of Godly men and women.Ask questions of Godly men and women.


When we cannot study these things we are fighting When we cannot study these things we are fighting God, not men.God, not men.

Please do not view these things as "traditional Please do not view these things as "traditional views within the church.“views within the church.“

Please fight your sensitivity and defensiveness and Please fight your sensitivity and defensiveness and seek out the will of God.seek out the will of God.

Ask questions of Godly men and women.Ask questions of Godly men and women. Brethren let us show patience with one another in Brethren let us show patience with one another in

these areas! these areas! (Rom 15:1)(Rom 15:1)


(Romans 15:1 NKJV)(Romans 15:1 NKJV) “We then who are “We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”weak, and not to please ourselves.”

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