Why are we so holy when we are in church?

[Classik]

Have you noticed that most people appear so holy when they are in church? They look like angels and appearing so friendly and spiritual. But when they leave the church and the presense of the assembly they turn into something else. Why? Why are some so different at home? :dunno

 

[reba]

Cause mama said you would get a whippen if you arn't good!

We the people are the church so it makes no sense.... we wont smoke in church.. etc etc

 

[ezra]

YOUR ONLY MADE holy BY Jesus HOLY means sanctified-set apart. if we act one way in church and different out side of church that is not holy. but God house should be respected...

 

[tim-from-pa]

I don't act so holy in church and not so holy out of church. As far as I can see, I'm consistent, i.e. what they see in life they get in church and vice versa. We all understand each other. One time we had some church gathering in a restaurant. I went to the bar drinking with the ladies.

 

[Carolyn]

I am more like tim, except I dont drink alcohol either place. Sometimes I don't recognize people out of context
and may seem less friendly because I feel awkward and embarasses. But we are otherwise the same at home
as at church or at a restraunt. When I am in pain I get grouchy no matter where I am. I am not good at smiling and covering up my feelings. So what you see is what you get.

 

[P31Woman]

Have you noticed that most people appear so holy when they are in church? They look like angels and appearing so friendly and spiritual. But when they leave the church and the presense of the assembly they turn into something else. Why? Why are some so different at home? :dunno

I don't want all ya'll takin about me after Church. :crazy

 

[Classik]

I am more like tim, except I dont drink alcohol either place. Sometimes I don't recognize people out of context and may seem less friendly because I feel awkward and embarasses. But we are otherwise the same at home as at church or at a restraunt. When I am in pain I get grouchy no matter where I am. I am not good at smiling and covering up my feelings. So what you see is what you get.

You are totally right

 

[Claudya]

Is it wrong to behave ourselves in a worthy context like a church? Better to be holy for just two hours a week than never at all.

 

[Vanguard]

Have you noticed that most people appear so holy when they are in church? They look like angels and appearing so friendly and spiritual. But when they leave the church and the presense of the assembly they turn into something else. Why? Why are some so different at home? :dunno

Because many people are two-faced frauds.

I don't sugarcoat things.

 

[Rollo Tamasi]

Is it wrong to behave ourselves in a worthy context like a church? Better to be holy for just two hours a week than never at all.

Very good Claudya.

This attitude is a step in the right direction for all of us.

Besides, it's not true for everyone.

Lots of people lead a holy life in and outside of church.

 

[P31Woman]

Because many people are two-faced frauds.

I don't sugarcoat things.

See you are talkin about me already!

 

[Davies]

Is it wrong to behave ourselves in a worthy context like a church? Better to be holy for just two hours a week than never at all.

That's what the Israelites were guilty of in times past, and they were judged.

- Davies

 

[RachelKeeth]

I think for some people it is just that a lot of people naturally act differently when they are out in public. I know when I am out in public I am less likely to look sick because I try to hide my illness more. I do think though that Christians should act like Christians if they are at church or just Wal-Mart. I would think that if you would not wear an outfit because it is immodest to church you should not wear it to the store either. Or if you would not cuss in church don't cuss anywhere else. That kinda thing. We are not only supposed to act like Christians when we are at church, in fact when we are not at church and are just at the store is when we should be examples and witnesses to the unbelievers. So what I am basically saying is if you wouldn't do something in church look to see if you should be doing it anywhere at all.

 

[Classik]

I think certain things are exceptions. Some churches would break your head if you dance in the church. If I go elsewhere...I will dance. This is no hypocrisy.

 

[farouk]

I think certain things are exceptions. Some churches would break your head if you dance in the church. If I go elsewhere...I will dance. This is no hypocrisy.

C: Depends on how you define dance, I suppose. Me: I see the need to try to bow my heart inwardly in worship, by His grace.

 

[Classik]

Isnt dance = dance? Whether like Jackson or Shakira ir Beyonce;)

 

[farouk]

I think for some people it is just that a lot of people naturally act differently when they are out in public. I know when I am out in public I am less likely to look sick because I try to hide my illness more. I do think though that Christians should act like Christians if they are at church or just Wal-Mart. I would think that if you would not wear an outfit because it is immodest to church you should not wear it to the store either. Or if you would not cuss in church don't cuss anywhere else. That kinda thing. We are not only supposed to act like Christians when we are at church, in fact when we are not at church and are just at the store is when we should be examples and witnesses to the unbelievers. So what I am basically saying is if you wouldn't do something in church look to see if you should be doing it anywhere at all.

Rachel:

I know what you mean. I guess there are various ways of looking at it. Avoiding insincerity, yes, indeed. I guess there are also levels of appropriateness, including with dress codes. For example if we tan in the yard or at the beach, we would have a different dress code from in church. But I know what you mean, I think. Blessings.

 

[farouk]

Isnt dance = dance? Whether like Jackson or Shakira ir Beyonce;)

C: Some of Beyonce's outfits might not go down too well at a communion service...

 

[King James]

I don't go to church. If I decided to go I wouldn't act any differnt. So if I didn't put on an act like others I'd look like the worst sinner? Who cares. I don't live under human judgement.

 

[Classik]

C: Some of Beyonce's outfits might not go down too well at a communion service...

I feel frustrated when we are asked not to dance in church. Some of those elders in the church do strange things at times. History reveals they were great dancers in their youth;) ballroom