Playlist: Knowing God: Formality and Customs (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)
The Purpose Defines the DecorumFormality and decorum (in terms of dress and behavior) are part of godly standards and sanctity. We must always look for the spirit and intent of what God commands.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Two)
Coming Before GodWe must continually upgrade our decorum and formality in our approach to God. What is practiced on the outside reinforces what is on the inside.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Three)
Hair Length and Clothing Reflect The HeartClothing and hair length signal and reflect areas of rebellion, defiled attitudes, and spiritual health, providing a barometer of a person's character.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Four)
Clothing Shows We Are RedeemedHair length and clothing are outward indicators of a person's inner spiritual condition. They serve as a testimony of what we are on the inside.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Five)
Specifics Regarding Christian AdorningThe notion that it does not matter what we wear if our heart is right on the inside is foolish. Our clothing ought to reflect our inward character.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Six)
Becoming ChildlikeIn the matter of godly standards for dress, we must adopt the humble, childlike, sincere, unassuming, and teachable attitude, loving God intimately.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Seven)
Who We AreThe way that one lives provides testimony and witness. To witness and endure life's various trials, we must have faith in who and what we are.