God Started the Clothing Industry
You say, 'I want to give God the glory in my life.' Why not start with the clothes you wear?
Have you given much thought to what God would have you wear? After all, did you know, it was God who started the clothing industry. For the whole story reread Genesis 3:1-21 but here are the highlights:
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. (Genesis 3:7)
Adam's attempt to hide his nakedness got him a covering. When God next sees Adam He realizes that Adam has sinned and things will never be the same. God then pronounces curses (the consequences of everyone's own actions). After God finished handing out His punishment for disobeying Him, he did something for Adam and Eve.
Also for Adam and his wife Eve the Lord made tunics of skin, and clothed them. (Genesis 3:21)
Since the fall of man, clothes are now required. Did God kill just any animal to make the first clothes? You have probably never thought about this before. God is perfect and He made the perfect choice as a covering for Adam and Eve. There is no record of what animal was killed but an animal died and their sin was covered.
Think about Adam's assignment; He gave a name to all of God's creatures. He named the animal and probably knew which animal God killed to cover up their nakedness. (My personal opinion is God used a lamb that probably followed Adam and Eve around every day) Regardless of what animal it was, something had to die. This was a big deal to them.
So what does all this have to do with you? You have to wear clothes. It is against the law to go out in public without clothing. Why would you not use this necessity to bring God glory? My guess is you have never really thought about it before.
Your life is made up of thousands of decisions every day. Small decisions can make a huge impact on your life. You can probably think of a few you have made that changed everything.
Let's look at one small decision you make every day. The clothes you wear. This decision can be based on your style, current fashion trends; many things can influence your decision. You may just grab what is clean. Without much thought, you buy clothes you like, to make you look good. The decision about your clothes has all been about you.
Now, take your eyes off yourself for a minute and let me ask you a question. Have you ever helped someone out?
Now think about this question. Have you ever truly helped someone out of a terrible situation? Remember how good you felt just being able to help. Now think about what Jesus said about the world around you. The road to life (Heaven) is narrow and few find it but the road to destruction (Hell) is wide and many travel on it. Hell is real and many of the people in your life may be traveling on the road that leads to destruction.
Why not make a decision to make a difference. Stop worrying about what someone might think and start seeing the clothes you wear as another tool to reach the people in your life for Jesus Christ. Have you ever prayed for God to use you? Clothes are a necessity; why not start using the clothes you wear to give God glory?
God's promises in the Bible are all true. In Matthew 5:13 Jesus said My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Light and easy is a promise from Jesus to anyone who will be lead by Him. If witnessing seems hard maybe you need to hook in to Jesus' yoke and work His way.
God started the clothing business. Since the fall of man, clothes are now required. Who do you think controls the clothing industry? Why not start looking for Christian clothing companies you can support?
Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. Why would you continue to support clothing companies that never acknowledge God? Let this serve as a challenge to you. Find a Christian clothing company that will not only cloth you, but can be used to reach those in your life on the wide road that leads to Hell?
You say, 'I want to give God the glory in my life.' Why not start with the clothes you wear?
Have you given much thought to what God would have you wear? After all, did you know, it was God who started the clothing industry. For the whole story reread Genesis 3:1-21 but here are the highlights:
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. (Genesis 3:7)
Adam's attempt to hide his nakedness got him a covering. When God next sees Adam He realizes that Adam has sinned and things will never be the same. God then pronounces curses (the consequences of everyone's own actions). After God finished handing out His punishment for disobeying Him, he did something for Adam and Eve.
Also for Adam and his wife Eve the Lord made tunics of skin, and clothed them. (Genesis 3:21)
Since the fall of man, clothes are now required. Did God kill just any animal to make the first clothes? You have probably never thought about this before. God is perfect and He made the perfect choice as a covering for Adam and Eve. There is no record of what animal was killed but an animal died and their sin was covered.
Think about Adam's assignment; He gave a name to all of God's creatures. He named the animal and probably knew which animal God killed to cover up their nakedness. (My personal opinion is God used a lamb that probably followed Adam and Eve around every day) Regardless of what animal it was, something had to die. This was a big deal to them.
So what does all this have to do with you? You have to wear clothes. It is against the law to go out in public without clothing. Why would you not use this necessity to bring God glory? My guess is you have never really thought about it before.
Your life is made up of thousands of decisions every day. Small decisions can make a huge impact on your life. You can probably think of a few you have made that changed everything.
Let's look at one small decision you make every day. The clothes you wear. This decision can be based on your style, current fashion trends; many things can influence your decision. You may just grab what is clean. Without much thought, you buy clothes you like, to make you look good. The decision about your clothes has all been about you.
Now, take your eyes off yourself for a minute and let me ask you a question. Have you ever helped someone out?
Now think about this question. Have you ever truly helped someone out of a terrible situation? Remember how good you felt just being able to help. Now think about what Jesus said about the world around you. The road to life (Heaven) is narrow and few find it but the road to destruction (Hell) is wide and many travel on it. Hell is real and many of the people in your life may be traveling on the road that leads to destruction.
Why not make a decision to make a difference. Stop worrying about what someone might think and start seeing the clothes you wear as another tool to reach the people in your life for Jesus Christ. Have you ever prayed for God to use you? Clothes are a necessity; why not start using the clothes you wear to give God glory?
God's promises in the Bible are all true. In Matthew 5:13 Jesus said My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Light and easy is a promise from Jesus to anyone who will be lead by Him. If witnessing seems hard maybe you need to hook in to Jesus' yoke and work His way.
God started the clothing business. Since the fall of man, clothes are now required. Who do you think controls the clothing industry? Why not start looking for Christian clothing companies you can support?
Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. Why would you continue to support clothing companies that never acknowledge God? Let this serve as a challenge to you. Find a Christian clothing company that will not only cloth you, but can be used to reach those in your life on the wide road that leads to Hell?
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