tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118355.post112543595370203862..comments2024-02-29T23:10:52.944-08:00Comments on ByGrace: How Do You Decide?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08733406219995902188noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118355.post-5627141118351849002009-04-09T21:12:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:12:00.000-07:00Thanks for posting, you have a wonderful testimony...Thanks for posting, you have a wonderful testimony. It is always so encouraging to read/hear from others who hold the same beliefs as you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118355.post-46955252741580359132009-02-12T13:28:00.000-08:002009-02-12T13:28:00.000-08:00I'm glad to hear your statements reguarding your c...I'm glad to hear your statements reguarding your convictions. You said "I don't know why some people develop certain convictions and others don't. How people dress is not a salvation issue; it's a separation issue. It's not my job to win them over to my way of thinking on separation - it's the Holy Spirit's job to teach them how God wants them to live. If they ask why I believe something, I'll tell them; otherwise, I stay quiet. It's not something that will stop me from fellowshipping with someone, and wearing dresses is not a requirement to come to our church. It's a personal standard." <BR/><BR/>I came from a really strict church that if you didn't look and dress the part, you weren't saved. The church my family and I came out of is cult-like. If you don't do just what they say, you're cut off. We left about 7 1/2 years ago. Up until about 2 years ago, skirts and dresses is all that we wore. But I started to pray and seek God in the pant issue b/c the church was so strict on the issue that if you didn't wear their standard you couldn't be a part of them. I am thankful that my salvation isn't based on my dress standard. I've done a lot of seeking and praying on the matter and have come to a peace, with God, on wearing pants. But I only wear loose fitting ones. I do agree that there is a danger when pants are too tight and immodest. However, there are times too when skirts can be immodest. (For example: on a windy day, riding roller coasters, bike riding, etc.) I don't feel the need to wear pants every day, but there are certain situations in which I feel they are more modest. And I don't wear anything above my knee. But that is just my conviction. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have really enjoyed reading your posts. I do strive to do what God calls me to do and that is my heart's desire. Where He leads me, I will follow. I didn't mean to write a post on your blog, but it looks like I have. :o)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189830385882659280noreply@blogger.com