Christians and the beach

Carnal Christianity?

How true! Carnality is rampant among the ranks of "modern" Christians. I think most of the reason is that many folks have been taught from the pulpit and at home that Satan has been defanged and no longer goes about devouring Christians. This is not a new problem: see David and Bathsheeba.

Having watched this "skin" problem for nearly fifty years, I have seen Hugh Hefner start and continue even today--he was on the tube yesterday--being glorified by the world. I recall looking at such things with a friend, circa 1954. It was stored in a trunk in somebody's attic. I still wrestle with such temptations--they are everywhere--even in so called churches. It is not unusual to see people dressed in provocative clothing while attending services. Who gets the glory here? Do not offend them, they may not come back. Or, they give a lot, let it alone. Or, even worse, what's wrong with it? The real question is: What is right with it?

Then there is the Christian ? rock music. I attended a Christian service last Sunday. The last music before the sermon was a rendition of something played beerhall style on a piano. It was applauded loudly.

Que lastima,

Remember Lot's wife.

Bro. James

 

You guys are spending alot of time looking at women who aren't your wives.

 

It is this simple. I have been married 30 years with a daugther and son. With the Holy Spirit's guidance and common sense, we as parents do what is best for our family.

The last thing we need is a novel thick book of a set of rules to check on in the mirror every time we leave the house. The whole mindset is the exact opposite of the purpose of the Christian life. I think the Lord called it whitewashed tombs.

If a person's heart is not in the right place, you can adorn someone with a suit of armor, and, as the old saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way.
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As pointed out above, your post is flawed because you fail to address the male counterpart. Even if you had, we are not here to follow your silly rules. We are here to follow the Lord, and the last time I checked, your post is not in the Bible. To tell you the truth, at my age, the subject is ridiculous to worry about, as it is if your walk with the Lord is what it should be.

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Been down this road before haven't we sis? Your post is right on.

I will add that not only does the OP not care about the way brothers dress, he doesn't have any words for the brothers who spend too much time looking at the sisters.

Lest I be rebuked for lack of modesty, I do believe we should dress modestly. At my age, I don't want to swim publically or show off my body. Too many lumps! :laugh:

 

Why is a beach thread being discussed when the snow is swirling outside? Shouldn't we be fighting...er, debating about how pagan Christmas is, when Christ was born, etc.?

 

Right on. Where's the preaching against men who can't seem to control their eyes and thoughts?

A race car driver, when asked about wrecking race cars, said: "These cars don't drive themselves." So it is with men and their eyes and thoughts.

 

While we are on a legalism rampage...Gerald, angels are not depicted in Scritpure as babies (your avatar). That could offend.

 

Even if Dad takes his wife and daughters to the beach covered fron neck to ankle, how is Dad goint to keep his eyes off all the women at the beach who are in itsy-bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka dot bikinis? It is true that we have come a long way since the old days. Did you ever see some of that old Coney Island film footage. Even the men are covered. Were they a bunch of Pharisees? Or has Satan just taken over our minds to the point that we want to justify loose living?

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What Tom Bryant and Scarlett O. said!

It would seem some may be very familiar with this road.

Bro. James, I am only about three years younger than you, and a year older that gerald285. But I would not know what "beerhall style" is if I heard it. Wonder if that is because I didn't spend any time in beerhalls over my 59 years, ya' think? (FTR, I do not even know what beer tastes like, not ever getting beyond the smell of the stuff.) But for both of you gentlemen, I am fairly sure I do recognize "the song, (done in perfect pitch) of 'legalism'" extremely clearly. And this is a full cantata, performed in the key of "See!".

Yeah, I heard that she was a real 'hot' number.

Ed

P.S. I'm pretty sure I would be less than thrilled to see some folks in the presence of the ladies in my family, as another said, were the ladies wearing knight's armor! :tonofbricks:

 

FTR, I seriously doubt any of this would have been much of problem in KY, this AM, on any public beach. The temperature here was 25*F.

Ed

 

I echo what Scarlett O said. Does modesty not apply to men as well? Gerald, I'm sure you mean well by posting all of your modesty tips for women, but I have a tip for you: If my husband thinks I'm wearing something I shouldn't, he'll let me know. Frankly, he's the one I "report" to (besides God) and not some other man. I'm sure the other men on this board are quite capable of leading their own homes and wives, as well.

 

Re: Legalists United!

Well said!

Ed

 

I won't insult your intelligence by trying to tell you that I'm "above" being tempted or that I'm so jaded that I don't notice certain things about a woman, but I was raised in a beach town where bikinis were everywhere and even now, I'm heavily involved in the sailing community, where clothing is scarce.

To me, a girl in a bikini is just so common that it holds no novelty for me.

If I'm going to lust after a woman, I'm much more likely to lust after a woman in a nice dress than I am a girl in a bikini.

 

Hi. I'm a self-appointed modesty cop. Please send pictures of yourself to me and I'll let you know if you meet my standards, and if you should question your salvation. Thanks.

 

And please npet, for a second opinion, forward the risque pics to my PM box :laugh:

 

Gerald, I'm assuming from your screen name that you're a man.

If so, then why are you wearing bras and skirts in the first place?

 

ain't got much of a problem in that area as long as they stay out there in the beach or in their backyards.
I will have a problem if they come to church that way, though.

I learned lately that to kill lust, besides prayer, what I need to do is to look at those legs and that body and think: "when she dies,she'll get wormy, and cold, and pale, and slowly stink, and stiffen, just another dead meat....yuck !!"