James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Polluted means…contaminated, dirty, soiled, messed up, stained, corrupted, polluted, fouled up, trashed, tainted, infected, not suitable for use, and impure.
This summer I bought a dress that I saw all the TV anchors wearing everyday and when I put it on the Holy Spirit let me know… “uh ah”. Then another day I bought a few pairs of pants/leggings that everyone is wearing and I even had on a long shirt with it…but the Holy Spirit in me said “uh ah”. So I thought I could wear it under a skirt and I got the OK in my spirit.
I put this out there not to have you all up in my business with me and my God…but to let you know I’m serious about how I represent myself as God’s child. I want to separate myself from the world. I don’t have to go around looking like Little House on the Prairie fashions either. I know God doesn’t mind if I try to look fashionable…but I want to please God and I want to always be modest in my appearance and behavior. Many of women’s and children’s clothing these days are becoming very revealing. If the outfit is not modest….don‘t buy it. Keep shopping until you find clothes that are. Stick to what you know is right. Listen to that inner voice or inner sense that something is not appropriate. What message am I and/or my child is sending in this outfit to those who are seeing me?
Men must also be mindful not to be overly flamboyant in their style. Modesty and classic is style is best. Behavior that represents living a Holy Spirit filled life is a life that separates you from the world.
It’s a subtle trick of the enemy to get us polluted and we must be on guard. We should repent and get a new mindset if we get tripped up.
I did speak here about clothing but it’s also being polluted in any area of our lives.
In my bible reading and studying ….I know how God wants me to be [holy, Jesus-like, Holy Spirit led] and I know how HE doesn’t want me to be [worldly, evil and sinful]. God said for ME to KEEP MYSELF FROM BEING POLLUTED! I do that by walking in the Spirit and hiding God’s word in my heart!
Aug 12, 2017 @ 06:07:35
The dress the Holy Spirit desired from christian is the one that will not expose our nakedness. Opened breast, mini skirt, short bomb etc they are satanic designed for unbelievers. by OSAKPOLOR MONDAY
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Aug 18, 2017 @ 15:27:12
God bless you!
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 14:47:07
I consider this a timeless post. I agree with you wholeheartedly.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 19:06:21
Praise the Lord…someone! God bless you!
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Jul 20, 2015 @ 12:47:32
Reblogged this on God Speaks I Listen and commented:
Since it’s summertime and very hot outside I thought it would be a good time to post this blog.
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Mar 02, 2014 @ 02:57:25
I know this post is out date but I still found it precious…. Thank you for sharing…
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Mar 02, 2014 @ 08:07:50
Date Sch-mate….it’s still fresh info LOL! As long as fashion are skimpy. Oh Lord…Help us. God bless you!
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Oct 02, 2013 @ 15:45:05
When the Spirit speaks it is undeniable !
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Oct 04, 2013 @ 07:43:00
Amen my sister!
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Oct 02, 2013 @ 14:57:00
Ah, Tanya, this is so timely. With kids going back to school and new Fall/Winter fashions showing up in the stores, it’s easy to see how the Holy Spirit must groan with exasperation! I don’t believe we all have to wear robes to look acceptable, but we really should try harder to find clothing that’s modest!
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Oct 04, 2013 @ 07:48:13
Modest….what’s that in 2013? That’s an old fashion word in our culture. I’m not into slang but “SMH”….I have figured this one out and I’m shakin’ my head! And praying!
I was a though mom….fashion…going out the house like that…I said one word….NO!
Lord help folks!
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Oct 01, 2013 @ 12:43:34
Hi Tanya, like all your other posts, you and I are of one mind on this topic. Thanks for sharing.
Love in Christ Jesus,
Ann
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Oct 02, 2013 @ 07:35:43
Ann…I think we’re kindred sisters…I know we’re sisters in Christ :-). Love ya’ girl!
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Oct 01, 2013 @ 11:28:15
Interestingly, just today this phrase dropped into my spirit: “To show more is less of you.” Thank God for the Holy Spirit!
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Oct 02, 2013 @ 07:26:38
I love when the Holy Spirit gives us those gems. God bless you!
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