Witness Worship and Wardrobe | Doug Batchelor

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Witness Worship and Wardrobe | Doug Batchelor
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10, Exodus 20:26, 1 Peter 3:3-4
What should a Christian wear? Pastor Doug shares principles from the Bible on how to choose what is appropriate.
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[@rion-cd8kg]

Thank you, pastor Doug for being fearless in preaching about this subject. I wish more pastors did. I knew a lady who wore jewelry and makeup when she attended church and the reason she did was that she was 'dressing up for the Lord'. I see a lot of women in church wearing jewelry and makeup which includes eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick. Even in SDA's King's Herald musical group that travels around to different churches to perform on special occasions, the women are lathered in makeup and covered with jewelry and diamond rings. You are right Pastor Doug, the standards and teachings of our churches have been reduced to meet the world's standards. There is hardly any more purity or modesty in our SDA churches.

[@sandratooker1144]

I Agree. They aren't DRESSING UP FOR THE LORD!! THEY'RE TRYING TO MAKE THEMSELVES STAND OUT AGAINST THE LORD. LIKE THE ISRAELITES DID WHEN MOSES WAS ON MOUNT SINAI. THEY THINK THEY'VE COME TO A PARTY INSTEAD OF STANDING IN FRONT OF THE LORD. HE KNOWS THEIR HEART'S! NEED I SAY MORE....💔😢

[@sophirichmanfletcher4657]

The reverse of this is also evident, with people showing up in jeans and casual wear that is not even permitted in a courthouse if you're called for jury duty. 🤷‍♀️

[@charlynwalden9205]

Thank you Pastor Doug for telling us truth. Happy Sabbath to everyone

[@PresentTruth777]

Happy Sabbath! 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼

[@jerrystilwell7666]

Good word pastor. Thanks and God bless all. Come quickly Lord Jesus.

[@e-vpiry4686]

So right & true about what we are wearing in church - especially for the Youngs. This sermon needed to preach in this time to let us know how we as a Christians live🙏

[@sandratooker1144]

❤Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. Just so you know, Pastor Doug, I agree totally on all these points!!! People just don't think or care what they wear or who they might offend especially in Church!!!

[@elizabethmensah3102]

Amen

[@suecorbin5636]

It includes the wedding ring and class rings also.

[@HappyBadminton-kp6lr]

Pastor Doug is always the best for me. Preach by the truth 🙌.

[@TeeJayBee-d4l]

Amen, to God be the Glory ❤

[@kershawmagrietha6662]

Thank you Pastor even amongst the elderly they dressed with dresses that will ashamed even the youth.

[@luciannawilliams6572]

Wonderful message

[@sandyabrahams4865]

Pastor Doug is inspired by God to preach hard messages in a loving way. What I love the most is that he refers to The Bible all the time. May Gid bless your ministry Pastor Doug. From Sandy in Pretoria, South Africa

[@nathinkosi]

Amen and Amen. 🙏

[@edithfarr3879]

Amen

[@Dr.Pepper001]

I finally had to leave a church that says to everyone, members and visitors, "Come as you are, even in your pajamas." They were also getting into wild music on Sabbath with drums and electric guitars.

[@da4480]

Amen!!!

[@Virtuouswomaninchrist]

Do the Fireman wear bikinis to fight fire? I've never seen that. Please help us, dear Lord. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ArmyScoutMom]

NO jewelry?... No wedding ring? No class ring? No Christian jewelry? I love the cross my mother gave to me, I never take it off. For my best friend and sister in Christ, I give a beautiful cross on her birthday and Christmas. One was made in ethiopia, another has red agate (for Christmas holidays) etc. Each is bold and beautiful. (she is a large older woman who wears mostly black) her cross is literally her statement piece. People always compliment her on how beautiful her crosses are and that opens the conversation for witnessing. There is beautiful Christian jewelry that points to our faith (like my friends bracelet with the Christian fish). God made artists / artisans who create beautiful jewelry for us. That biblical reference was their haughtiness and jingling to the point of distraction. When Paul admonishes the women to cover their heads in church, they're plaited hair had so many jewels / baubles that the light bounced off their heads like a disco ball. Also some their super flashy jewels is what they would wear in the pagan temples prior to their conversion. They were trying to show off their wealth and status so they too were being haughty. Big difference from wearing jewelry that elegantly compliments one's atire. I personally don't wear jewelry because I can't be bothered. However I have seen women in church and they might have a statement piece and it's a great conversation starter. One can be stylish, elegant AND modest and appropriate for the occasion / weather. Personally if I visited a church and all the women look like whistler's mother I'd think it was some cult and leave. I think if you're trying to sport super expensive jewelry (for men a Rolex) that could be showy and prideful. But a teen wearing a shark tooth necklace to remind him of his surfboarding adventure seems perfectly okay to me. Just saying...

[@PresentTruth777]

Why Be a Stumbling Block? One reason I do not drink any alcohol is because one person in seven who imbibes will eventually become an alcoholic. Even though I might be able to drink moderately, I do not want my bad example to cause another person's downfall-especially for something so unnecessary as intoxicating beverages. The same principle holds true for jewelry. We have all seen people who cover themselves with gold and precious jewels-gem-aholics, if you will. Most people who wear lots of jewelry do not sense their personal worth. They hope to feel more valuable by covering themselves with expensive articles. Others believe they are unattractive and hope to increase their perceived beauty by adorning themselves with beautiful gems. They can't control themselves. They think that if one is good, then 10 would be better. (Just for the record, I have never heard a man say: "Isn't she beautiful? Just look at her jewelry!") I'm sure everyone would agree that there is a point when enough is enough! Well, here is the big question. What is that point? If it's okay for women to wear earrings, then who is to say it's wrong for men? If one ring or earring is acceptable, then why not three or four? If the laymen can wear jewelry, why not the clergy? If a ring in the ear is all right, then what's wrong with a bone in the nose? Perhaps you have noticed the modern craze of body piercing. Four earrings in one ear and rings in the nose with a chain between them. People are now piercing their flesh and wearing rings in their eyebrows, navels, tongues, and other places I'd rather not mention. Why would a Christian want to be a stumbling block for someone else and encourage this trend by wearing any jewelry? (I used to sport multiple facial and ear piercings of my own and wore my fair share of jewelry. Today, to not be a stumbling block for my brother, I wear none.) It's all unnecessary. Especially for people who are preparing to meet Jesus. Speaking of people living in the time of the end, the prophet Ezekiel warns, "They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity." Ezekiel 7:19. If I were to wear any jewelry, I would instantly open the floodgates of inconsistency by my example and cause many to stumble. If I really love my brother, why would I insist on taking that risk for something so frivolous and unnecessary as jewelry? Whenever you are unsure about which course to take on a spiritual issue, take the safe position. I know that on the judgment day, God will not condemn anyone for not wearing enough jewelry. So the safe thing is to not wear any. Please follow the link below to study more on this subject. May God bless you always! 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼 www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/book/e/38/t/jewelry---how-much-is-too-much-#Justified-Jewelry-

[@ArmyScoutMom]

@@PresentTruth777 I will definitely check out the link, thank you!. I will say this, 1. this sounds so much like Pharisee legalism. 2. When the camera pans the audience there were several young people sitting there who looked absolutely miserable. Very strict legalistic churches are the ones where the young people reject God and the scriptures when they move out as adults. 3. My cross is my identification mark. I am saying "I am His and He is mine!". When I asked a Muslim woman why she wore a hijab even though it made her stand out in our Western society (the premise behind hijab is that she fits in and not stands out) she said "because it signifies to everyone that I am Muslim" I will therefore signify to all "I am Christian!" 4. What a terrible witness I am to the world when I demonstrate that I must wear muted colors, zero jewelry, while someone else might wear a beautiful floral print blouse celebrating spring (God's creation). Then I invite them to church and they ask about the somber clothing and no jewelry and I respond Christians SHOULDN'T...?What does that have to do with SALVATION?? 5. Roman soldiers had cleats in their shoes, does that mean your son in soccer is not allowed to have cleats? Nero used Christians as human torches. Does that mean we're not allowed to have torches for outdoor functions? If someone uses fire for arson does that mean I can't use fire for cooking? Fornication and adultery is rightly forbidden. Does that mean sex is a terrible thing between a MARRIED couple? Songs these days have sinful lyrics. Does this mean we should eliminate music and not sing praises to the Lord? It's not the fire, it's not the sex, it's not the music, it's how these things are gifts are ABUSED. 4. The Levite priests were greatly ADORNED! You said the Angels must think "why are people adorning themselves with pavement?" The ark of the covenant was covered with gold by GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS! This clearly illustrates that God LOVES beauty, art, artisans / craftsman. I could go on but I think you get my point...

[@rochellelove3785]

​@@ArmyScoutMomWell stated 💯

[@ArmyScoutMom]

@@rochellelove3785 thank you

[@mshopey32]

​@@PresentTruth777 This is incredibly legalistic. A pair of earrings or a bracelet or a necklace is not the gateway to haughtiness or extreme "Mr.T" like jewelry consumption. Teach modesty with jewelry. One doesn't need to be gaudy or flashy like rappers and entertainers. A lady doesn't need 6 earrings in one ear or form fitting, super short clothing attire that is a lure for men. Men don't need to wear women's clothing or makeup. I do agree that some people wear jewelry to compensate for something greater, but it does not make sense to ban all jewelry. Remember the significance of the signet ring, a piece of very important jewelry.

[@louiserepole6848]

Hello there Pastor Doug, im an SDA and ive been listening to your sermons. I hope i can contact you to ask some questions about the book of Timothy. God Bless you Ministry

[@sophirichmanfletcher4657]

The late pastor HMS Richards was attributed with saying, if the barn needs painting...in reference to women wearing makeup. I wear foundation and a bit of concealer because i have unflattering skin with some breakouts and feel like it's more distracting if i don't cover it up. I'm not likely to lead anyone down the wrong road by doing so. I'm definitely appalled by what has crept into our churches, such as tattoos that the wearer says are ok because it's a Bible verse or a cross. There's definitely biblical input on that one. What does Mrs. White have to say on the subject? I think she's more about health and practicality. Modesty/immodesty is fairly subjective, but you kind of know it when you see it, right?

[@herminekelly1374]

Amen.May we see ourselves in the light of heaven and repent.

[@enricoabrahams5061]

Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed, because, having not sinned, they had nothing to be ashamed of, therefore they were righteously unashamed. The cultural trend, however, is to affirm sin and identify with it, and then as a matter of PRIDE to be naked and unashamed, not by repenting of sin but by affirming sin as something righteous not to be repented of, therefore the culture is towards being naked yet unashamed sinners

[@sarahcasal-moran2514]

Amen

[@nanayninoah]

Thank you, we need a reminder like this nowadays.

[@RositaBridgewater-jb7nd]

Amen

[@nicholasarmstrong3769]

Amen!

[@leonievillieres4844]

Amen