Edopesin:
its not ur fault neither is it the pastors' he was only doing what he thought was right

and u shouldn't have stormed out u should av humbled urself

edidiongmichael:
What Happened To Me On Sunday Service In Church


What's your candid view on this?

Recently I joined a church, I know how to play piano but not really well. The church has a standard pianist that plays literally on every church's event. When they discovered I knew how to play, they gave me the opportunity to be playing at least 2 times a month. Honestly, I didn't see myself as a church worker because I've never been to their meeting before. I only play when they tell me to otherwise I stay at the congregation. Last Sunday, I wore a shirt with a suit trouser and a sandals to church, then I wasn't expected to tuck in my shirt with a sandals. When I got to church, the pastor ordered me out of the church to tuck in before coming inside and instructed the ushers to not let me in until I tucked in my shirt. The church was still on and I got so ashamed and embarrassed. Everybody's eyes were on me during that time.

As confused as I was, I angrily left the church that moment to another nearby church.

Then I started thinking, Do we really have to tuck in our shirts to show how holy we are in church? What do you think had prompted the pastor to order me out? Do Christians have a dressing code? Will I be judged on the final day for letting loose my shirt to church? What's your view on this?

9jakohai:
Hmmm

Sorry, but you actually have a problem...and that is pride.

Remember, the pastor asked you to tuck in your shirt. He did not ask you to go and steal,cheat, lie,or do something that is dishonorable to God.

Thing about being a Chirsitan is that we have to humble ourselves, and follow what our Elder in Christ has to say sometimes.

Modified

[b]I did not know that expressing my opinion on Nairaland could make me so popular.

The sad thing about most of the responses to me here are the fact that some of them have chosen to insult me and call me unprintable names.I have also gotten threatened once too.Chrisitanity in Nigeria has a lot of work to do among the adherents....

For those who tried to politely engage my comment...a big thank you. Yes...tucking in does not make a man right before God...it is what is in his heart that counts. But...at the same time...out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Leaving church because of being asked to tuck in shirt does not show a humble heart.

Am sure that if the OP was asked to tuck in his shirt at his placeof work...he would do so immediately...because he does not want to lose his job.(Being a bit facetious here...I know).

Finally....the point here is humility. Being humble is an ongoing process. It is one I go through everyday...and one I hope to keep on going through. As long as I stay within God's Word.

God bless everyone who put me in their mentions...good and bad. I still love you all anyway![/b]

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.


James 4 vs 10

dunamis321:
I'm amazed at the kind of responses we give whenever issues are raised on public forums. As a growing christian this action is sometimes enough to make one stay at home rather than go to church. I think your pastor's approach was wrong, he would have called you aside and ask you not to dress the way you did, rather than sending you out of the church like you dressed in an indecent manner. However, as a minister especially in the choir, we have dress codes, we work with uniforms and most times you are expected to be corporately dressed (suits, shirts, ties, shoes etc) Sandals may not be appropriate at such times.

Sorry about the embarrassment, and don't let it hinder your faith or stop you from doing the things you love to do. Also try to ask questions when in doubt.

God bless you

edidiongmichael:
What Happened To Me On Sunday Service In Church


What's your candid view on this?

Recently I joined a church, I know how to play piano but not really well. The church has a standard pianist that plays literally on every church's event. When they discovered I knew how to play, they gave me the opportunity to be playing at least 2 times a month. Honestly, I didn't see myself as a church worker because I've never been to their meeting before. I only play when they tell me to otherwise I stay at the congregation. Last Sunday, I wore a shirt with a suit trouser and a sandals to church, then I wasn't expected to tuck in my shirt with a sandals. When I got to church, the pastor ordered me out of the church to tuck in before coming inside and instructed the ushers to not let me in until I tucked in my shirt. The church was still on and I got so ashamed and embarrassed. Everybody's eyes were on me during that time.

As confused as I was, I angrily left the church that moment to another nearby church.

Then I started thinking, Do we really have to tuck in our shirts to show how holy we are in church? What do you think had prompted the pastor to order me out? Do Christians have a dressing code? Will I be judged on the final day for letting loose my shirt to church? What's your view on this?

Flamezreal:
I'm bearded , my pastor do call me "Osama" right there in the congregation. I've never for once angered by it. Our liberty as a Christian should not affect our virtues and values(e.g humility). Shalom.

Kamamchukwu:
humble My Foot That Is How Those So Called Pastors Will Be Decieving You People

Dere Was Nothing Wrong With Op's Dressing As He Described Unless 

[/color][color=#990000]There Is More To It Than Meets The Eye

9jakohai:
Hmmm

Sorry, but you actually have a problem...and that is pride.

Remember, the pastor asked you to tuck in your shirt. He did not ask you to go and steal,cheat, lie,or do something that is dishonorable to God.

Thing about being a Chirsitan is that we have to humble ourselves, and follow what our Elder in Christ has to say sometimes.

Modified

[b]I did not know that expressing my opinion on Nairaland could make me so popular.

The sad thing about most of the responses to me here are the fact that some of them have chosen to insult me and call me unprintable names.I have also gotten threatened once too.Chrisitanity in Nigeria has a lot of work to do among the adherents....

For those who tried to politely engage my comment...a big thank you. Yes...tucking in does not make a man right before God...it is what is in his heart that counts. But...at the same time...out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Leaving church because of being asked to tuck in shirt does not show a humble heart.

Am sure that if the OP was asked to tuck in his shirt at his placeof work...he would do so immediately...because he does not want to lose his job.(Being a bit facetious here...I know).

Finally....the point here is humility. Being humble is an ongoing process. It is one I go through everyday...and one I hope to keep on going through. As long as I stay within God's Word.

God bless everyone who put me in their mentions...good and bad. I still love you all anyway![/b]

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.


James 4 vs 10

edidiongmichael:
What Happened To Me On Sunday Service In Church


What's your candid view on this?

Recently I joined a church, I know how to play piano but not really well. The church has a standard pianist that plays literally on every church's event. When they discovered I knew how to play, they gave me the opportunity to be playing at least 2 times a month. Honestly, I didn't see myself as a church worker because I've never been to their meeting before. I only play when they tell me to otherwise I stay at the congregation. Last Sunday, I wore a shirt with a suit trouser and a sandals to church, then I wasn't expected to tuck in my shirt with a sandals. When I got to church, the pastor ordered me out of the church to tuck in before coming inside and instructed the ushers to not let me in until I tucked in /my shirt. The church was still on and I got so ashamed and embarrassed. Everybody's eyes were on me during that time.

As confused as I was, I angrily left the church that moment to another nearby church.

Then I started thinking, Do we really have to tuck in our shirts to show how holy we are in church? What do you think had prompted the pastor to order me out? Do Christians have a dressing code? Will I be judged on the final day for letting loose my shirt to church? What's your view on this?

mostHandsome01:
lol!! thats a silly pastor!!! u made the right decision to leave!! no one should be ridiculed in the house of God.

PROPHETmichael:


That was God testing you but you failed woefully. What would it have cost you to simply obey the instruction? Oh you were more mindful of the eyes looking at you.

Mbok ka ke kpe okworoiko ubok

Kay25:
1st corinthians 14 vs 40 things should be done in order and decently..you cant dress anyhow before ur boss so why would dress indecently before your God?think on it and as well christians are light and shud be of good example

Kay25:
Go back to the church if a church can't discipline u no one else.what they did is rebuke in love.can u dress anyhow to corporate organisation??enn if u cant do that how mich God's house things should be done orderly.he loves u dats y he rebuked u.if u go back u ve more glory than ur shame

Votukpa:


No. A resounding NO.

Obedience to the Lord's words and doing his will is holiness. He who does righteousness, is righteous.

What do you think had prompted the pastor to order me out?

He is in error. Forgive him. He knows not what he does.
Many are called. Few chosen. By the fruits of the 'many', you will know them.

Do Christians have a dressing code?

No. God doesn't look at the outward appearance, but the heart. Having said that, dressing provocatively is an act of the flesh, either drawing attention to self of enticing others to sin. Neither glorifies God. We should glorify God in all things we do, not our own flesh.

We will be judged according to our works (how we acted and reacted to events and people) during our lifetime, based on the content of our hearts. So if your outfit to the gathering of the brethren failed to glorify God but glorified self and/or caused to sin, you will be judged and your heart will be corrected from that sin.


The truth shall set you free.

edidiongmichael:
What Happened To Me On Sunday Service In Church


What's your candid view on this?

Recently I joined a church, I know how to play piano but not really well. The church has a standard pianist that plays literally on every church's event. When they discovered I knew how to play, they gave me the opportunity to be playing at least 2 times a month. Honestly, I didn't see myself as a church worker because I've never been to their meeting before. I only play when they tell me to otherwise I stay at the congregation. Last Sunday, I wore a shirt with a suit trouser and a sandals to church, then I wasn't expected to tuck in my shirt with a sandals. When I got to church, the pastor ordered me out of the church to tuck in before coming inside and instructed the ushers to not let me in until I tucked in my shirt. The church was still on and I got so ashamed and embarrassed. Everybody's eyes were on me during that time.

As confused as I was, I angrily left the church that moment to another nearby church.

Then I started thinking, Do we really have to tuck in our shirts to show how holy we are in church? What do you think had prompted the pastor to order me out? Do Christians have a dressing code? Will I be judged on the final day for letting loose my shirt to church? What's your view on this?

stanley99a:
@Op, leaving the church angrily because you were scolded or ordered to go tuck in your shirt by your pastor is very wrong I must tell you. My questions to you..

1. Will you leave your job for another because you were scolded by your boss in front of your colleagues?

2. Will you forfeit your admission and rewrite another jamb because your lecturer scolded you in the presence of your classmates for not dressing properly to class? ( Law students know what I mean)
What's dis one saying na....abeg shift

3. Do you benefit from the teachings your pastor share from the pulpit? If yes, why angry that you where corrected by your own pastor.

I'll will put it to you with due respect OP that it was pride that made you leave the church angrily that faithful day because you were instructed to go out and tuck in your shirt.

I am sure that you weren't the only member in church that did not tuck in to church that day. Why you? Think about it

My word for you op, please go back to the church and apologize to your pastor if truly it's just what you narrated here that made you leave. Remember prov 4:6
You never know how far your talent can take you. Humility is key to success in life

idrezee:

Even Steven Wonder can see that you are a HYPOCRITE!

Igba123:
but shouldn't d pastor have waited, maybe till d end of d service if really he meant to correct him instead of ordering him out. I see arrogance at work in d MOG. In d bible passage dat tells d children to obey their parents u also read "parents do not provoke ur children".

LeanonGOD:
God Bless you.

lifestyle1:
He shouldn't have ordered you out during the service .

Meeting with you after church service to advice you about your dress code would have been better.

Pastor's job is to guide the sheep.

Church of this days sef.