PASTOR JOHN COLLINS LOVE THAT CROSS, DAILY THOUGHTS: MODESTY

PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, EVANGELIST: Modesty, Honesty, Beauty

What kind of example are we showing our children in public through our actions and our clothing? What are we communicating to others with what we wear, what we say, what we do, how we act? 

Pastor John Collins writes:

“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 (NKJV).

We all know about the birds and the bees, which is just a metaphor for how reproduction takes place and I am not even sure parents use that phrase any longer to describe the ‘talk’ that children receive about sex. Many children are knowledgeable long before the talk takes place anyhow and with our society being as forward and lewd as it is, it is hard to ignore what goes on between a man and a woman when it comes to intimacy. I am not sure that there are many virgins that make it to the altar. Hormones are part of our physical makeup for a reason. You cannot continue to reproduce if you do not desire to have sex. That being said, too many have allowed this intimate connection to mean nothing and too many allow their bodies to be used by too many. Sex is not sacred anymore and unfortunately modesty has become all but non-existent today. There are some that are choosing to get back to a more decent dress, but for the most part, the less you wear, the more you show the sexier you are and the more likely it is that you will get some.

How pathetic! Our society is sex driven and sex crazy. People go out in public with every intention of inciting lust in others. Our children have grown up watching people undress on television, engage in lustful situations on television and behave in provocative ways with all of the approval and cheering on of the viewers. It is disgusting to see young teenage girls and young ladies in shorts that leave nothing to the imagination, dresses that cling to every curve with breasts hanging out and butts bouncing. It is disgusting to see young men in clinging tops or no tops at all and pants that are either too tight or not even pulled up with their drawers hanging out. It is awful to see parents strut around in clothing that is designed to entice others and make people stare all the while thinking that it is their prerogative to dress as they please as they blatantly give an example of lust and loose morals to their children. This slutty dressing by both men and women is a deliberate stumbling block for others. We are designed to desire to become intimate with another and when a person is without the faith of Christ then it is nearly impossible to resist the temptation to lust.

Lust can overwhelm a person in a moment. Lust can cause a faithful person to stumble and it can destroy lives of the weak. It is a choice that you make when you dress your body each day and it should be a choice that is made with modesty in mind. Modesty may seem old fashioned and ignorant to some but it is a choice of wisdom to refuse to allow your flesh to become an object of lust for others and a stumbling block for the weak. You have control of your body and what you put on it and how you carry yourself. It is up to you to move through this world as a representative of God, a servant of Christ and an obedient follower of His Commandments. Do not allow your flesh to become sin for another and protect your eyes from the temptation of lust. Be aware of how you look upon those whom you would find desirable and be willing to turn away from any such display that may cause you to stumble in your walk with Christ.

“Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV).

LOVE THAT CROSS PASTOR JOHN COLLINS

Pastor John Collins is an evangelist with a heart for God and Jesus Christ.  If we put Jesus Christ in our hearts, we will have a better world, preaches Pastor John Collins.  An enthusiastic old style revival type preacher, Pastor John Collins will reach your heart and soul and bring you to the foot of the Cross and open you to the salvation offered by Jesus.  Pastor John Collins has preached hope and revival of faith across the country for over three years, becoming an influential pastor living in the United States today.  Pastor John Collins preaches and teaches and has charisma for God, he gives all the glory to God.  Pastor John Collins encourages us that the Holy Bible has answers for every problem in our lives, all we need to do is open it and read it, get back to the truth that those pages hold for us. 

Pastor John Collins is recognized as an inspirational pastor living in the United States and has received awards as Evangelist of the Year from across the globe.  Interviews, radio programming, sermons, blogs, news articles, and Youtube recordings of Pastor John Collins can be accessed by clicking on the links found within this post.  Pastor John Collins posts daily thoughts and devotions on Facebook and Twitter.  Pastor John Collins preaches weekly from the heart on Heaven’s Country Radio, www.heavenscountry.com at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time.  Background about Pastor John Collins can be found on LinkedIn.   

Pastor John Collins preaches with passion:  Pastor John Collins is not about a popularity contest, Pastor Collins says he would rather have people hate him for what he says rather than to be loved and tell people what they want to hear.  This is not about the pastor, it is about Jesus Christ and our chance at salvation and getting back to God.  Pastor John Collins can be reached by email at jc65777@yahoo.com for ministry, prayer and positive conversation.  Pastor John Collins is also available for revival and guest speaking.  Pastor John Collins says it is time for a change, he is in it to win it for God.