Haughtiness and the Church

Hautiness? What does it mean? It means to act in a superior manner, to think more highly of ones self.

So what does this have to do with the church? Well I have been to many a church while living in different states. I noticed this air in all of them to differing degrees and it is absolutely sickening. We as the church should not give off this air to others, but in the many churches I have seen people with expensive clothing, furs and gold and silver jewelry and it is as if this was their time to show it off in the church.

They expect to sit in the front pews, as if it would be beneath them to sit further back and I have witnessed some getting very offended and out right mad if they are asked to give the front pews up for new members. They act like it is some bought right and I suppose they feel that way, as some have donated quite abit of money to that church and they feel entitled to this pew privalage. It is WRONG.

The church is NOT a fashion runway or store front window. It is a place that our only thought should be GOD. There is nothing wrong with expensive clothing or jewelry but to haughtily wear it to show up others is wrong. Does not God say that we are to be humble? This attitude is PRIDE and is straight from HELL!

Haven't you heard the saying, " satan sits in the front row of some churches?"

I can see why outsiders that go to a church and see this haughtily manner get very put off and offended. The following was taken from Pastor Doug Batchelor's website, mainly speaking about clothing and jewelry:

Pastor Doug Batchelor says, (read his article) "In evangelism, I've met many sincere people who had attended the popular churches in their towns only to turn away disappointed because they discerned a spirit of pride and display among the members. These genuine seekers of God entered the sanctuary hoping to find a church home, but instead they found extravagance with which they could not compete."
He continues:
"Why Be a Stumbling Block?

One reason I do not drink any alcohol is because one person in seven who imbibes will eventually become an alcoholic. Even though I might be able to drink moderately, I do not want my bad example to cause another person's downfall-especially for something so unnecessary as intoxicating beverages.
The same principle holds true for jewelry. We have all seen people who cover themselves with gold and precious jewels-gem-aholics, if you will. Most people who wear lots of jewelry do not sense their personal worth. They hope to feel more valuable by covering themselves with expensive articles."

Speaking of people living in the time of the end, the prophet Ezekiel warns, "They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity." Ezekiel 7:19.
He goes on to say:
Notice what God told the prophet Isaiah about jewelry and fancy clothing. "Moreover the Lord says: 'Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, And walk with outstretched necks And wanton [seductive] eyes, Walking and mincing [swaying] as they go, ...' In that day the Lord will take away the finery: The jingling anklets, the scarves, and the crescents; The pendants, the bracelets, and the veils; The headdresses, the leg ornaments, and the headbands; The perfume boxes, the charms, and the rings; The nose jewels, the festal apparel, and the mantles; The outer garments, the purses, and the mirrors; The fine linen, the turbans, and the robes." Isaiah 3:16-23, NKJV. A woman in Bible prophecy symbolizes a church. In this prophecy, the women (churches) were to be severely judged because of their pride, which is directly connected with external adornment.


Because we wrestle with sin and temptation, now is not the right time to glorify our exteriors. The supreme goal of the Christian is to attract attention to Christ, not to self. Decorating our mortal bodies with glittering gems and minerals usually springs from pride and is diametrically opposed to the spirit and principles of Jesus. "And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Matthew 23:12. (read his complete article)
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