Modesty

So many today only want to hear about the love of God and become contentious when you mention anything about holiness and modesty.  However....

ALL Scripture is important and profitable from Genesis to Revelation. The inside must be clean first and foremost, but if God cares about the outside, then we must as well. If it didn't matter, then God would have let Adam and Eve continue to wear their skimpy fig leafs (similar to today's swimwear). Instead, He sewed them coats to cover them in modesty.

John the beloved disciple had stripped down to an undercoat while working on the fishing boat after Jesus had been crucified. When he realized Jesus was on the shore, he threw his outer coat back on because he was considered naked in just his undercoat (yet many to day would think he was clothed ). We can't gauge modesty by man's standard. John realized that and threw his outer coat back on. Then -------> get this -----> he jumped in the water FULLY CLOTHED and swam to Jesus. Because John realized and knew that modesty is important and necessary in the life of a child of God.

God's people have always been distinct and set apart. God has never wanted them to look like the rest of the world. There was distinction and separation between Jews and the rest of the world. That's why it was easy to identify and target Jews in hitlers day.

I could give many more examples. Not trying to argue but explaining why the Church believes and teaches as we do.

Holiness is important! Without it, no one shall see the Lord. It's Bible.

Loving God and loving people INCLUDES warning against sinful ways and habits that grieve the heart of God. The greatest love we can show is trying to warn person from going down the wrong path. Pastors are the watchmen on the wall warning against sin. If they don't, that person's blood will be required at their hands when they stand before God in the end.