Just a side note. When I was a senior in high school a girl sat down across from me and began to witness to me. I didn't know until afterwards that she was apostolic pentecostal. I noticed that she was rather plain in appearance, wore long dresses, long hair, and no makeup. When she started witnessing to me i sensed a beauty about her that had me riveted to my chair because I didn't know what it was. Later I was to realize that it was the beauty of holiness. I'm not sure that I would have been so interested in what she was telling me if it would have been a beauty caused by makeup or outward appearance.
If your a man who doesn't have the mental capacity to hear the message of a woman with whatever she has on then that shows who you are...not the woman. Just shows how simple minded men truly are
My church is nothing like that, the church I go to is more concern about your soul than anything. We believe in allowing the Holy Ghost to work and to covect you while the word of God go forth as you push through in your faith seeking and believing God in church and behind closed doors. But we do believe in wearing skirts but not demanding as long as your clothes are modest and Not body fitted it's fine. But when somebody come in off the streets and, or returning back to christ and a short skirt or whipped jeans or saggy pants is all you have you are still accepted.
Yes u are accepted but u must slowly make a change. God dont want the same person u once were he wants a new creature. Not saying is easy and just like anything u must work hard at reading scriptures so the holy spirit can fill you up.
Deuteronomy 22:5 “A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God. 1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire.
Yes, I use to be like that. I was so legalistic before I left. I Love seeing videos like this because the LORD Led me OUT of the Apostolic Religion also. I Love Jesus, I just Want Him to Be my LORD, Not a pastor/man and Religious Rules and false doctrines, I can go on and on... I'm so Joyful now!!! I'M So Free and Jesus gives me peace, He speaks to me in His Word so often. FREEDOM!!!! IN Jesus
I’ve been Pentecostal all my life and I understand completely the issues you discussed. I remember being very young when the strict rules were the norm, no makeup, no pants, no painted nails, etc. But my pastor changed that years ago as I believe he grew spiritually and realized none of that mattered. We’ve come a long way but this is only speaking for my church. God bless you on your spiritual journey
The Bible says to be apart from the world so that’s why they don’t wear pants, another topic, in 1st Timothy, it is stated that gold and silver things that are unnecessary just to enhance beauty should not be adorned... I think the reason that people leave for this reason is because they don’t want to follow the Bible and they don’t realize the beauty that God has already given them... he didn’t say you are going to be wonderfully and beautiful if you wear jewelry, he says it to everyone, ugly or supermodel... I think it’s more of a not wanting to follow pastoral leadership and the word than it truly being false
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH. The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay. 1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape. But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him. The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them. We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish. Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS! Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one. LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest. NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢 I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “ It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY. You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY” I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do. Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word! I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
@@steadfastunmoveable9751 what about the not cutting your hair? . I was drawn to start covering my hair but my pastor said we can’t trim our hair. I don’t want to chop it off completely but just trim it since it’s getting really long.
I grew up in a Pentecostal Holiness church and I took my friend to church when I was little. And u know how they praise God it gets loud I looked over my friend looked so scared 😆
if you think that God doesn’t convict us of our looks, you may need to spend more time in your prayer closet. you can see in most religions ( Islam, Judaism, etc ) modesty is important i was not raised pentecostal. God convicted of me of dressing like the world and so i converted. the way you dress matters
God dose convict us on how we act look and the way we follow scripture. If u dont live by scripture just dont believe in anything. God is a judge and yes he will judge us so get ready God bless you and seek truth
I am currently trying to leave the holiness standards (skirt, hair, etc). What you called it "manmade" is what it is. I have not felt convicted about it for about 6.5 years now. But now I am moved out of the house, and I am dressing the way I see fit. But I was doing it because people were watching me and I did not want people to think negatively of me. And like you said, it was demanding and telling us what we SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do. And now I am trying to work out my own salvation with fear and trembling like they encourage us to do, then they get mad when my convictions are not the same. But I learned that there is a difference between conviction and worrying about what people think about me. I have been so hurt. People have messaged me telling me that God saved me from my near fatal car accident, but now I am ruining my second chance by making my bed in hell. I was told that I need to come back to God because he loves me and wants me to surrender my life to him. My own family has not been supportive or defending me at all. I am trying not to become hurt and offended by people. But, it is hard. I get rid of one hurt and then 10 more hurts come my way. Pray for me please. Thank you for this video. So encouraging.
I am so sorry you have had to deal with this girl. I completely understand how you are feeling because I have had individuals tell me that I am no longer saved (etc.) I know it is going to be a difficult journey to try and rebuild your relationship with Christ based on the convictions he gives you, but whatever you do do not let legalistic self-righteous people get into your mind. Prove them wrong, be the woman of Gad Christ has called you to be in his image, not theirs
Awe, I also left the Legalistic Pentecostal church😆😋 I feel much better now! FREE!! JOYFUL WORKING OUT MY OWN SALVATION ALSO! I am here for you if you ever want to talk. I like connecting with others who are brave to leave this Religious system and man made Rules. I have a few videos on it. Happy to see this!😆😋😎🤗
My dear I suggest, that you do a stocktaking of your life. I did and found out how much The Almighty did for me even when I was not in the church. The fact is he is our creator and I no longer believe that my creator will create then tell me I am not his until I accept Jesus. Just because a man-made bible says so. Think about God as a parent who gives birth to his children then he denies them saying they need Jesus before they become his children. Let me give an example. While driving the same route a drive daily a few months ago, a track pressed me and I missed my off-ramp. Knowing me I would yield to the side let the truck go and follow. But in that instance, I decided that there must be a reason I continue to the next off-ramp which added 10 minutes to my journey, and a few meters from my work I passed an accident scene, where a BMW was lying on its roof. Then I realise that Truck pressing me to miss my off-ramp was the Almighty delaying me, and I survived because I listened to intuition, this had nothing to do with being Christian, but because Almighty loves us all religion and no religion he always speaks to us, guides and protect us. As a Christian normal we do not listen to the voice of reasoning because the church has not allowed people to think for themselves. When you are a literal thinker they always, tell you,,,, Oh be full of the devil he wants to take you from God. Who on mother earth can take you from your creator, seriously they teach us that God is weaker than the devil right there and it ain't true? You will be fine dear. You probably need to find a new hobby I cycle and do yoga at home and it helps. Oh, by the way, most of my real moving testimonies are also at the time I did not belong to a church. This proves to me that Almighty is alive and powerful, that is why that quiet time is important to just connect to the Almighty. Look around the World how many people God saves from accidents daily that are not Pentecostal. Your creator loves you and he is watching over you don't allow the church to make you doubt yourself. You are awesomely made and I pray you will have an awesome life, it may come with ups and downs but you need to see more the good and learn from the bad. Adversaries will always be part of human life but we are conqourers.
GOD IS REAL AND HIS NAME IS JESUS!!! BE BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME!!! ACTS 2:38! Here is my debate/discussion with AronRa about the TRUTH of Acts 2:38! ruclips.net/video/myBK0-lI5K0/видео.html
We were ‘in it’ for decades. Thankfully, you have seen the wisdom of the difference between pleasing man, and pleasing God. We wish you the very best. You have a beautiful spirit!
The doctrine of the United Pentecostal church/Onenesz is not based on the Word. There is a separate Pentecostal faith that has nothing to do with wearing skirts or never cutting hair. Yes, it is consertivive but we are excited for the Holy Spirit and want others to take part.
i also just recently left the pentecostal church. i was a part of the church for 15 years of my life. I was baptised in the name of Jesus when i was 14. But i cant stand the legalistic and legislative nature and culture of the church. I left for a lot of reasons, the legalism, the doctrine the control and the manipulation. the judgmentalism. Its hard to leave but i finally did it and i feel free. im no longer bogged down by the teachings of the UPC. Thanks for the video. Glad you found your way out. God bless you.
wow, thank you for sharing your experience. I went through the same guilt when trying to leave, but I honestly think it was necessary and healthy for me to leave. I learned a lot, but their system is over-controlling and manipulative. I hope the Lord guides you where he wants you next and remember that the church was flawed, but not Christ
yeah i have a laundry list of reasons why i left. i left origonally 2 years ago but found my way back in the church only 6 months after the fact. this time im gone for good though. im more rooted in my reasons for staying out of the church and dont feel guilty for it like i did back then. Not to mention i experienced emotional, verbal and spiritual abuse in the church under my old pastor. the new pastor has only been there for two years and even though hes leaps and bounds better than the first preacher what he teaches is wrong and i cant find it in myself to get behind that. anyway looking forward to your future videos :D
Praise God!!! Yes, me too! I left the Apostolic church after 7 years and I feel so much more JOY and Peace in Jesus!! HE is so good to Lead HIS Sheep OUT!!!🤗🤗🤗
I Agree I dont believe in The skirts Dress code etc I really wanna go to A diff church But I have met some very wonderful people At My Apostolic Pentacostal church so I Feel very stuck
@@unuminregnodei I wear pants and jewelry. I do not believe that pentecostals are the only ones living right. It's all about what's in your heart. Now I do not wear my jewelry to church because they are not into jewelry but I wear it outside of it. I believe in Matthew 28 19, but at the same time, I do not think that Jesus name baptism is wrong.
I'm 18 almost 19 and I personally think that most RUclips videos about "leaving the Apostolic church " I am completely unaware of the pressure that one might feel from the church. It all goes down to your PERSONAL relationship with God. Dont let your bad experience from ONE church cloud your judgment. Of All the UPC churches that I've had the privilege to visit. Their preaching have lined up with the word of God. The bible speaks about not cutting hair, the way that a woman should dress and how we should live our life. God knows our hearts so if your not fully committed to giving you all to God. Or if you dont try to pray, fast and read your word daily your flesh will get you and you will start believing the lies of the adversary. I learned this personally. I am super blessed to be apart of the church that I am at now and to have my spiritual leaders in my life.
Yes definitely learned a lot about Jesus and memorized a lot of scripture, but due to the legalism we are leaving the organization. That doesn’t mean we are leaving Jesus, we want to do Bible studies and home church with friends. The judgement is real.
@Patricia Fig, I grew up in an Apostolic-Pentecostal church (check my video if you care to) and left also. But I never heard anybody talk about beards. I think that was specific to your church. The pastor of several churches I went to had beards. I'm not sure what would be immodest about it. Honestly, I received the exact opposite treatment. I was told my skirts were too long and that's why I "didn't have a man". Or that my legs probably weren't good enough for mini-skirts. I was preached at about judging people when I hadn't said anything to anyone. I was pulled aside and overlooked for activities. I was basically ostracized for being too modest. I was accused of looking down on others, just by showing up! For me, I follow what I can find in scripture and what makes sense. For instance, pants were originally made for men so I can understand how that "pertaineth to a man". I Tim 2, Isaiah 3 and I Peter talks about Jewelry so I can understand that. For makeup, many point to the description of Jezebel wearing makeup. Whether people agree with that or not, I don't see the need to wear a mask to feel beautiful, I am fearfully and wonderfully made :). I left the church building because the church building was man-made. Tithes are to help people, not pews and carpets. So, I use my tithes to help the homeless etc. Also, I've never heard it said that someone was more or less loved because they sinned or didn't sin. But yes, the more you follow the Bible, the more like Christ you are. And the movies are gross! You don't know what people have been doing on those seats...ewww! I even know a non-Christian who doesn't go for the same reasons as me :). Now, I feel free. I work with the homeless. I meet for Bible study with other Christians. I just live out my faith day by day.
I also left the Pentecostal church I was in for the same reasons and more. I went through so much upon making that decision to leave because I was so scared. I went through counseling and prayer for a long time because I was eventually deep in depression knowing I want to leave but if I do I will be treated differently and although that was a concern nothing compares to the freedom in Christ that I found after leaving..it stops becoming about a relationship with God and it became a religious thing. Now I am happy I have a relationship with God which is something I never had before from following rules and trying to please people ❤❤
I’m a conservative apostolic and there was a time those thoughts entered my mind. Something kept making me angry at everything my pastor was saying. I began to judge every word he said. I keep attending because my kids were watching my walk with God. I kept my mouth shut because no one backslides alone. They take people with them. I began to pray and ask God to help me before it was too late. God told my Pastor I needed help. He came to over to ask if I was Ok and he called me to his office. I poured out my feelings but I knew one fact. Something wanted me to go against my Pastor. I prayed again that evening and then I saw it. A witch, lingering in the church. We locked eyes. Without saying a word she told me “I didn’t get you this time, but I’ll be watching.” Beware of the voices that want to take you away from a God given pastor and away from the truth. The rules are to keep you safe. When God put Moses in charge of Israel, he didn’t ask Miriam for her advice. God said obedience is greater than sacrifice. If those rules are bound in your church by a Holy Ghost filled God given preacher, then you better believe they are bound in heaven. I’m editing to say this. Because God loved me enough to tell my Pastor that I was in trouble spiritually, and helped me pray that through, I am blessed to say since then both my teenage kids are now baptized in Jesus name and both filled with the Holy Ghost. To God be the glory! Keep your armor on at all times. Devils are watching.
I’m Pentecostal and women wear pants, make up, preach, wear nail, and etc. just find the right church for you. Try not to focus on the denomination focus on the church and how it’s bringing you closer to Jesus. Denomination are man made. We serve one God and believe that Jesus is the messiah.
All I have to say is study the Bible a little more. If you truly follow the Bible and the Lord the Bible has certain verses about certain standards/rules that need to be followed in order to make it to Heaven(:
Karissa Hight I think YOU need to further study because then you would see that the Bible does not specify anything about a skirt or a dress.. or anything else as far as “standards” are concerned.
Simply Stanton It said a women should not wear anything that pertaineth to a man. And although pants/etc are made for women now they used to be only for men, people have changed but the Bible has not(:
I was raised this way, as well. My issue is what church to attend next? Did you find a church that has similar values but without the strict man-made guidelines?
I did actually! I found a great church home. It is not too close to home so I have to commute every Sunday (30 min drive) but it is so worth it. I pray you find a place where you feel at peace.
Hi there, The best advice I can give in finding a new church. Is what a pastor friend shared in his transformation from the oneness pentecostal movement. He wrestled with this and wept and literally cried out to God about 2-3 in the morning. God I need answers!!! What did I do?? All of a sudden a peace swept over him and God said "Stop seeking answers......Seek me and everything will fall into place" He is now pastoring a striving lively spirit filled nondenominational church. Once again, the key here is have a solid firm relationship with God and throw away that organized religion
I left churches all together. But, that said, I grew up Assemblies of God Pentecostal, and that branch of Pentecostals doesn’t have the rules about no pants, no makeup, no hair cutting etc. They’re still very conservative, but much much less so compared to Apostolic. They still have their own issues, but if you still want to try a church that accepts the day of Pentecost, they may be worth trying a couple Sundays at.
Enter through the narrow gate.(A) For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Mathew 7:13-14 Discipline is essential.
If Jesus able to look on your inner side how much more on your outer side. Our body is the temple of CHRIST and we must be conservative. :) God bless :)
yes, you're totally right. I am not saying do not be modest. I am sharing the extreme measures some churches take in trying to be holy, but instead cause more harm to the body of Christ
@@PatriciaFig Did you know that certain hairstyles are demonic and attracts evil spirit to you? Wigs, pants doing your nails and coloring them is worldly, make-up, wearing pants as a woman is worldly, legs with skirts isn't but even better way to not expose your private parts, circular music is worldly and demon possessed. Going to a movie theater is not a sin or bad but the movie and know that many other people will be there so it won't be safe so it's wise to just stay home, but it is not a sin to go to movies and cursing is worldly. And one more thing there is no church thing as people having different ideas of modest as Christians that's worldly and evil, every true Christians knows and follows and have the same idea of things.
@@PatriciaFig I don't think its coming from a place of trying to be holy but more of trying to establish unity, discipline and order, I for one struggle with lust for example and if a girl pulls up to a service dressed in tight pants or anything even a tad bit less than modest (modesty is relative today so to be safe just put on the curtain) just cause she feels "comfortable", it's going to interrupt what i came there to do (i personally think churches should have uniforms). Also i find it hard to believe that there's a Christ centered church that believes if you dress a certain type of way you are committing a sin. You do run the risk however of causing someone else to sin. So rules are put in place to tackle any unforeseen circumstances. There's always gonna be extremists.
@@syzadak1d660 I agree that we should ALL (men included) wear clothes that is appropriate for church. HOWEVER, it is YOUR job as an individual to manage your own lust. It is not my job as a woman to make sure that YOU don’t act in your temptation. Who is helping women with THEIR temptations and lust? Perhaps virtual church is the best thing for you if you cannot control yourself at church and respect a sister in Christ as a human being and not a piece of meat that you’re undressing with your eyes.
All the rules you spoke of was also an issue for me. I obeyed them (the rules) since I wanted to be active and it was all I had ever known. When I shared why I was leaving they were not happy. It’s unfortunate and I’m still hurting but I know it’s for the best and I feel so free!!! The legalism is a massive burden! Thanks so much for sharing because it was the same for me! All you describe as free and things not being sins was the exact same for me!! Thank you!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH. The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay. 1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape. But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him. The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them. We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish. Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS! Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one. LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest. NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢 I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “ It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY. You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY” I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do. Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word! I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
I actually left a pentecostal trinitarian church for oneness church. Trinity business is in fact a roman catholic doctrine. That im grateful for God opening my eyes to. I was in an apostolic congregation for 9 years, came to find out that pastor had favourites who got away with eveything. These people were allowed to listen to "wordly music" go to movie theatres, would be on discipline and out of it within days. While regular like some of my friends had to have talks with the pastor and go to special classes. I ended up just dropping it, i still believe in one God, and i would never be a member of a trinitarian church. Went to a PAW church for 3 years after but i couldnt identify with the Afro-American struggles they would preach about. With hispanics its either an extreme, conservative or super liberal. In all its your relationship with God, if you feel that having that holiness discipline works then go for it. If it doesnt then just do you. All churches existing are man made, COGIC, PAW, COOLJC, WWPF, UPCI, AAFCJ, HEBREW ISRAELITE CHURCH, ALJC. All man made, even the trinitarian ones just go to one were you can work the kingdom not becauae "you feel good".
I happily left as well 😊 I feel so free from man's doctrine. I can never go back. I found a really nice church and guess what? They actually know and teach the Bible and not just Acts 2:38 😅
Good video I left the Apostolic Pentecostal Church for the same reasons. Also I found that speaking in tongues/falling on the floor that’s done in the church don’t line up with the Bible. I studied 1 Cor 13,14 Acts 2,10,19 and couldn’t find anybody getting all worked up to speak in tongues. Also after reading about Charles Fox Parham ( the founding father of Pentecostalism) William Seymour and the Azusa street revival I realize these Pentecostal preachers are following men’s traditions.
What church did you find was best for your transition away from the apostolic church? I am UPCI afflicted and need help in this direction, as well. I was raised this way so it's way harder than it's supposed to be. I have to almost recreate in my mind what being a Christian is.
GOD IS REAL AND HIS NAME IS JESUS!!! BE BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME!!! ACTS 2:38 Here is my debate/discussion with AronRa about the TRUTH of Acts 2:38! ruclips.net/video/myBK0-lI5K0/видео.html
@@dallasromine6873 , I hope this is not too forward but, in 1st John chapter 2 he says that we need not that any man should teach us. Paul also described himself as an apostle, not by man or any teaching of man but by revelation of Jesus Christ, in Galatians 1:1. God is no respecter of persons & He also does not dwell in buildings made with human hands, as Paul said in Acts chapter 17, nor is He worshiped or served with men's hands as though He needed anything. All that said, I would suggest you consider the possibility that what you need is not to be found in any, so-called, "house of God" rather, you being a child who has put his Trust in his Creator, YOU are the temple of God & you have 100% access to Him as much as any of these so-called holy people. On the day of Pentecost Peter quoted Joel in telling us of the Fulfillment of God's promise (that He had just poured His Spirit Over All Flesh). Because of that, we all have just as much access to that one God & Father of all who is above all & through all & in us all so, how is it that we need to find the "right" organization of men? Also, as a side note, when you really look at it you will see that Paul was never part of the "In Crowd" rather, he was an outsider & could name pretty much all of his friends by name & never got a visit in prison from any of the so-called holy people. God bless us all as we continue to seek His beautiful face in Jesus Christ..
6:16 I know many priests, fathers and monks who have long beards. Some I have spoken to, like two, but still. Then again they’re not pentecostal. I don’t get why they’d be against beards when it’s natural and I have no doubt that every male in the bible had a beard.
I just left the UPC, I agree with the plan of salvation because it’s based out of the New Testament, but I couldn’t agree with the hypocrisy and the lack of understanding of history from the UPC in the church. It’s a hard step but an important step, after me and my wife left we felt as if we could relate to more people around us, we felt we could love more people and I’ve even changed from a republican to a democratic because I want more opportunities for others around me.
bible teaches us how to live, bible speaks against jewelry, makeup, exposing yourself, Christ tells you how to live so following it is obedience, not to follow is disobedience is not following the Word of God, just cuz you don’t have conviction don’t mean it’s okay👍
God cares about your heart and the condition of your heart. I don’t agree with being legalistic that is not good at all. Run from a church that puts down rules.
Notice, She never learn why the church believe what they do. She was just doing what everyone was telling her to do. This is why learning God's word is important so the situation she experience would not happen.
But the Bible speaks of external things Modesty is in the bible U see the thing is we cannot indulge in everything the world does the bible says that we are to come out from among the world and be separated. We are suppose to look different from the world inward and outward I honestly don't understand why person who say they are Christians find it so hard to wear skirt, not wear nails and e.t.c. I mean I love how God made me, I love being natural and even sinner told me that they admire how I look different I honestly think it is pride (dressy pride) that makes it so hard for some of us.
Yes yes yessss!!! The church I went to when I was younger wouldn’t let us wear colored hair bands or bows and there were no drums in church because the pastor thought it was a sin. But they’re aren’t that strict anymore. It just kind of messed my head up.
Great video! I’m so glad to hear that you found freedom! And glad you’ve healed enough to be able to attend a Pentecostal church again on occasion. I’m still cringy at the thought lol. I’ve grown and the Holy Spirit has shown me so much and I’m grateful for that. 💗
Thank you for sharing your story. I am SO happy you didn’t turn away from God. I’m studying Pentecostalism and I’ve seen from a lot of comments over various videos that people in Pentecostalism left God completely. I’m so glad you still have Pentecost friends too.
When u listen to this video and u read the comments, it’s very clear that people only want God if they don’t have to change any behaviour. They are so vain in their thinking because they are more interested in highlighting them self and not Jesus that’s why they have a problem with makeup and wearing revealing clothing. If you cannot give up make up self for Jesus you don’t love Jesus. The apostle Paul said I have suffered the loss of all things and count them but dung that I may win the excellency of the knowledge of Christ. A big part u Christianity is denying self and following Christ!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope u make it back with god, because Carnel satisfaction will not lead you to salvation
BUCK TAYLOR.......I got saved in a military chapel. I never wore makeup and still don't to this day. BUT i know makeup has nothing to do with my salvation. AND I was in my military uniform when God baptized me in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Legalism is not salvation and relationship with God. You completely missed what she said.
Tia Thompson Paul said come out from among them and be Separate and touch not the unclean things. Christians and the unsaved should not look the same. If you think being different from the world is not an issue that’s says all I need to know about where u are with your walk. You trying to be married but still dating our people🤦🏾♂️
@@bucktaylor7300 what are you talking about. God did not call his people to be entangled in legalism. My salvation has nothing to do with whether wear a dress or pants. If it did, God would not have filled me with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. You should busy yourself working out your on soul salvation with fear and trembling instead of judging people over skirts and pants. You are exactly what she was talking about.
Tia Thompson I’m not judging you sister the bible is your road map. The bible addresses modesty how saints should adorn themselves. Why do think God doesn’t care how u look if the bible addresses it? God promised the HG to all men!!! The promises of God is sure that’s why u received it. U can receive the Holy Spirit and still be in darkness because you can not obey the Scriptures. You should not speak against the things of God if you say your saved.
I left the my apostolic Pentecostal church this year. My moms WAY into the whole skirt,modesty, makeup, and hair standards of the Pentecostal church but how can I tell her I want to cut my hair🤔
Same happened to me. When I turned 18 I just did it and she was mad at first but she got over it. But then I went to church and I was so scared of their judgment that I put my hair up in a sock bun.
I don’t know but , where Iam ,pentocostals and apostolic churches differ from each other ,I could understand why people find the no make up no skirt just dresses that go down to the ankle ,but realy I believe that’s always up to the church itself ,the congregation ,it’s not always the denomination,I can tell you because I have friends who are also pentocostals, and our pastors had different rules in our church ,my church believes it’s not ok for piercings and tattoos ,but others do ,it’s not always the the denomination but 9 times out of 10 it’s the congregations standards
WOW... You sound like so many others that are from other denominations and even some non denominations. Its all rooted in a lying/religious system. SMH It's unfortunate. I am really happy that you escaped that foolishness and that you don't seem to be hurt and offended anymore by your experience which is a plus!
Hi Patricia, thank you for having the courage to share your story with the world. I'm sure it has helped someone in some way. I hope your personal relationship with God is still very much alive and that you've found a new holy Christian community to pray and grow spiritually with. Please remember that no church community or religion is perfect - there will always be people who fall short & sometimes you may be one of them! This is just our human nature, which is precisely why we need God. Approach everyone with humility and love and a genuine desire to help them grow. May God bless and keep you on your faith journey.
Gator G thank you for commenting on this and others that see spiritually. God bless and keep the faith ! Apostolic pentecostal for 15 years and yearning to grow deeper in God and loving His hand upon my life.
I was in multiple churches one of which was a Pentecostal evangelical church (I'm not to sure which it was but I relate to both descriptions) and I went to a baptist church as well. In both they were very strict on how men and women should act and dress. So I relate to many of the things you say. I'm a more feminine guy and I'm also gay. So at first the church felt accepting if you did what they WANTED you to do, but as soon as you stepped outside of that or if they found out you were gay, they would treat you completely different. I never really felt a part of that community and I'm currently searching for a new church and a new community. I always blamed my self and never felt good enough for God because that's how they taught us to feel. It's like you had to be the perfect presentation of what THEY WANTED you to look like or act or do and if you didn't fall in line you weren't Christian or evil. This thinking actually really damaged my self confidence and now I realize that the problem isn't me but the ways in which they teach.
Daniel Gods Church follows the Bible, the scriptures and it does have scriptures on dress, cutting hair, makeup and jewelry. Also on gay. We don’t hate, but u can be free from it, some churches make up their own rules which isn’t good, Here are scriptures that being a homosexual is a sin. I also have scriptures on holiness on the outside too! Romans 1:26 “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:” Romans 1:27 “And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.” Romans 1:28 “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” Leviticus 18:22 King James Version (KJV) 22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 King James Version 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. God bless u, if u have any more questions please feel free to ask! I’m just stating facts, good luck to u sir!
I just looked this up because I’m about to talk to our pastor this week that we are leaving the upc and I totally feel like somebody understands me listening to this thank u so much
@@godismyjoy454 , why would it be hard to live for a God who came here & became one of us & lived & suffered & died in our place so that we could live with Him forever? That's the problem I have with religion in general & the UPC in particular, it diminishes the power & impact of the perfect love, 100% forgiveness and acceptance our God has for us, & turns *Life with our Father* into a work ethic. Absolute carnal & paganistic nonsense, that's what all religion is..
I attend Pentecostal church, and there are awesome they don't care what you ware . Some men have tattoos and ladies trousers leggings hoodies ect they ain't following the word of they actually treat like this as the word says don't judge honestly they was wrong and that's a shame hope I find what's right for you but honestly I am in leggings and hoodies there nothing girly about me my husband tee shirt and jeans
this isn't the problem with pentacostalisim . this is just collectivism in general . The problem with pentacostalisim is that it preaches dispensationalisim and is very prone to both works based and prosperity gospel. You are describing symptoms of those issues, not the issue itself.
Awww Patricia i m sorry you had to experience that,but GOD used it to open your eyes me amor. I'm proud and excited to see what God will do with you.love you. From Diamond!
how did your parents/family members in your conservative Pentecostal church react? I'm a senior in high school and I haven't felt right about my church for the same reasons you do. I still believe in the doctrine, but not the focus on the external things. I am afraid to do anything about this though, because I fear my family will shun or not care for me anymore.
So my family was not very supportive of my decision because they truly believe in their doctrine and their church. And so, they tried to convince me that it was not God's will for me and at one point my grandmother even try to give me a message from God telling me to repent, but I did not receive it because I knew that I was making the correct decision. That is why I recommend that you do this for you and make sure it is God who is guiding you so that you would be able to resist other people's opinions.
Riah, you are still a minor in your parent's household. The scripture says to obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Unless they command you to sin, then you have to listen. It's not a sin to wear skirts or no jewelry or whatever they ask of you. Your parents love you way more than RUclipsrs do. They want what's best for you. Talk to them about your concerns, but stay respectful and humbly ask that they explain the reasons for their rules.
I hear you, grew up in PCAF organization. Being born again is very important. With that being said stay unspotted from the world. Me and my wife only watch PG13 movies when we go to the theater. Certainly can't get away from holiness. God bless
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH. The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay. 1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape. But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him. The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them. We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish. Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS! Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one. LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest. NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢 I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “ It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY. You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY” I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do. Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word! I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
Modesty in both dress and behaviour, is not legalism, it's obedience. The bible clearly states that women are to adorn themselves in modest apparel, with dignity and propriety, as women professing Godliness.
Its like I leave the church but keep coming back but I finally left the whole legalism and man made tradition just angers me because many members dont even realize the deception
With some that might be true, however, most people get what they want. My sheep hear my voice, & I know them, & they follow me. John 10:27 He might go into those buildings, but it's only to bring His sheep out.
Should of named this video: "Why I left *A* Pentecostal Church" I've been to a few, not all are like that at all. That sounds like one of those strict, works based, holiness pentecostal churches. I'm a non-denominational Christian who believes in the power of the Holy Ghost. And, theres alot of liberty in Christ. Alot more then that church was allowing. But ofcourse we should not use our liberty as an occasion to sin. Hopefully what happened to you didnt damage your relationship with Jesus. Because it's all about Him. Not the strict and manipulative boxes people put Him in to control people and make them feel like slaves. You are loved by Jesus and He wants a relationship with you and He wants to EMPOWER you by His grace to live the Christian life faithfully. True Holiness is the work of the Spirit of God in the life of a believer not a strict list of dos and don'ts enforced by a building full of stringent manipulative people.
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH. The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay. 1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape. But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him. The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them. We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish. Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS! Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one. LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest. NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢 I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “ It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY. You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY” I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do. Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word! I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
I left upc years ago and started wearing what I want. Later I went back to upc but wore what I want . I found interest in studying history of women's fashion and lining it up with the Bible on my own, not at church .I found women wore mostly dresses before the wwars for the longest time.I studied on makeup as well. Eventually we have to show our true appearance to our husband,who did he fall in love with,me or my makeup? I still wear it but if I date,there will be times I remove it to show myself as true.Im still studying but I believe Egyptians were some of the first tribes to start wearing makeup n jewelry, some of their reasons were wicked.I also found that a hundred years ago women wouldn't wear much makeup or she's be considered a whore. Many married women would put her hair up neatly and hairstyle would show status of married, unmarried. Very interesting to study history,I'm still learning. I started wearing skirts everyday for the past 3 years now and other things but not because my pastor told me to. It also says in the last days the worlds ways will be wicked and what was right will be wrong and what is wrong will be right. I am still not against looking nice with things and Iv also found favor in old fashion beauty.Its really interesting.Its not good to judge,no.It does become more meaningful when we know what the reasons are for the way we dress and it's personal really and God really does look at the heart first.I believe he does.
love you sis! I was "converted" in 1998. Revived the Holy Ghost after a bible study in my apartment. The African American women who prayed with me took me to the church she went to. It was UPC and very conservative. I haven't had a church home in many years but like you I still believe the basic doctrine of salvation. I'm praying for you. Bless you.
I thank God that he was the one who gave me my convictions about outward standards of Holiness. If your job told you that you had to dress a certain way because they have “work standards” I bet you wouldn’t have a problem with dressing the way they wanted you too. If I can follow a jobs standards how much more can I obey God’s standards. #holiness is right we aren’t like the World we shouldn’t dress like the world we shouldn’t talk like the world we should want to please God with the way we dress.
I agree 100% you are not saved by your works but by the sacrifice and grace of Jesus Christ. I believe in following the Ten Commandments and having morals but the outward appearance is just so people can control you and know if you are really committed to the belief. You need to have your own convictions they don’t need to be taught! And some Pentecostal churches might not teach it but you can’t get involved unless you start looking that way. Which is apart of the control factor.
There is only church in which a person can be saved. One Lord, One FAITH and One Baptism. All those that became Christians in the 1st century were added to the church of Christ.
F.r.e.e, you mean The One who SENT Jesus? GOD *sent* His own SON. ........ Jesus makes it very clear that GOD is BOTH his Father *and* his God! Jn 20:17
@@OurHumbleLife, I believe I've asked you several times before already but, maybe that was someone else OR you answered & I never saw it so, I will ask again. 1) God is our Saviour. You say Jesus is NOT our God. Conclusion: God is NOT our Saviour. Explain this please. 2) Jesus "came out from God". How can one person "come out from" another person? In other words, if you (existing as a spirit _without a body_ ) came here in human form, how could that human be someone _other than_ you?
I don't recall talking to you before......God is indeed our savior, HOWEVER, He DID *send His Son,* _just as scripture states_ ........scripture also tells us that *God (who is our Father) GAVE ALL THINGS INTO His Son's hands(Jn **3:35**), and Jesus claims that ALL authority was GIVEN to him.(Mttw **28:18**)* ................... God CANNOT be GIVEN authority, however, Jesus was given authority, BY God, who is his Father........................1 John 4:14 tells us that "we have seen and testify that *The Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.".* .............................in the NEW testament, we NOW must go through Jesus to get to God............. *Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to The Father except through me."* Jn 14:6
I got a Pentecostal so called friend that I just think was too odd. She was hard to be friends with and wasn’t too social and just acted timid and all innocent and shy whenever she would come over to my house. I don’t know. I never got along with her if I’m being honest. I left her sadly but I felt like I needed to move on. I felt myself becoming angry with her so I now decided to move on.
Tell me more about your experiences cuz I cuz it's helping me emotionally I have for the past couple years been dealing with some things myself so I would like to hear more about your experiences I am 58 years old going on 59 and it's helping me to hear your testimony I need to hear more
Margo Coleman Heyyy! Thanks for watching. I am glad my experience is helping you. I made a part two about this same topic. Go check it out I think you’re going to enjoy it ❤️
Hi Margo. I'm literally trying to leave. I can't believe how much I have seen. I will share once I leave. There's so much I will be sharing .. Me and my family. 😭
I got kicked out of my Apostolic Church because i dyed my hair red... i was 15years old. I lov jesus christ but i dont need those squares shittin on me. I Lov god! U dont need a middle man to sell u a calling card! Call out to Jesus he has a direct line to ur heart!
Hi, Patricia! I also grew up in a church Apostolic Pentecostal Oneness Church. Like you said I completely believe the doctrine, which doesn't change. But the church government which has been placed, the enforcing of only skirts, no makeup, eyebrows, nails(even some places like mine, viel coverings) has made people fear more of this thinking than the true doctrine that saves, i.e Acts 2:38, Duet. 6:4 John 1:1 etc. I'm glad you are letting God lead you in your relationship with Him. One thing that always has stuck with me is this; I've known women who have worn long skirts all their life, but what's the point of that if their tounge is longer. Our church even though it has taken a long time, has changed its mentality of what determines holiness. God bless you!!!
Well everyone is not perfect. If you see ladies who are wearing skirts but their is longer than what they wear, what's the connection to you? Will you leave the church just because of them? How poor.
@@kassandramendoza4006 many times people also leave these churches because the backlash that they get from people congregants when they express their mind.
I use to feel that same way..but when I prayed and asked God for direction he began to show me in the word of God the reasons for such things looking for examples of women in the bible who actually wore makeup I only came across Jezebel and prostitutes 😢whereas the bible said Esther was beautiful and she required nothing!!that spoke volumes to me..and when I finally studied up on vanity and what that meant my view changed!!I also realized we are supposed to be separate from people of the world..there should be a difference not just in our appearance outwardly but also in the things that we hold dear to our heart..God bless you sis
Like a message i heard says...you are pretty much fulfilling the word of God even by leaving what u know whats right. ..."having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof". .."in the last days there will be a great falling away" "because they lost their thankfulness their hearts became darkened God sent them a strong delusion that they should believe a lie a be damned" if someone wants to quit church they Will find the most simplest of reasons to justify doing so. No judgement directed to u but i can only hope and oray u come to your senses. The Bible says to be separated from the world. Its sad that ppl will lose their soul just to wear some stipid make up or some revealing clothes to show off flesh because they feel restricted. The route this world is going should be an eye opener for us Christians that affirms that we are truly in the last days. But sadly there will be some that will sell out their soul for material things that will ultimately pass away. Wake up ppl!! I oray that God ddmt turn u over to reprobate mind..u know thats scripture also.
With all due respect sir, as a Pentecostal of 10 years, I can certify that they have a form of godliness, denying the power thereof in that they totally misrepresent the power of the Cross to take away sin by preaching the lie that we reconcile ourselves to God with our carnal, & very empty, so-called repentance. Also, I hope you will reread your statement (in the part where you say it's stupid that people would go to hell for some silly thing like makeup) and realize how stupid it would be for God to send someone to hell for makeup. How Petty is that? seriously? You just said that God will send someone to hell for wearing makeup, & there are Pentecostals around the world who, because of their culture, wear makeup all the time & the UPC doesn't go over there & tell them to stop doing it anymore than they go to southern states & tell them to shave off their beards, because they're all just a bunch of hypocrites & liars who want money just like the RCC and all the other fake and phony denominations. But I repeat myself..
@@The-F.R.E.E.-J. yea i sure did say that about make-up but least u forget Jesus told a parabtof the wedding garment and how those who didn't take were cast into the bottomless pit...theres a reason the Bible speaks on gold plaiting and jewelry etc. Dont be enticed and swooned by materialistic things that glorify flesh and doesn't bring honor to God. So where will "we" draw the line then if makeup in your eyes is petty. Yes churchs are allowing loose standards into the church but thats prophecy taking place where once again the Bible speaks of. If i was affiliated with a church that started compromising and started letting the world in i sure wouldn't just give up and use that as my personal reasoning to conform to the world. Please shake yourself and realize whats happening. There will be a great falling away in many forms.. the enemy knows what he use to try and tempt each and every child of God with but thats as far as he can go.. us falling for it is what's gonna be the end all ve all in a sense.
@@musikman337 sir, God *designed* us with the need to be loved & accepted *perfectly* & the lie of Satan, right from the garden, is that God does NOT provide for the very needs He designed us with. He is a jealous God & He will not let anyone or any THING (including make-up, religion or any other carnal thing) fulfill those needs. The person using make-up (IF they are using it to be fulfilled in the depths of their heart) is sinning because they seek, through something other than God, what ONLY God can provide. I don't know about all of those who where make-up. I'm sure some (maybe most, who knows?) are seeking love & acceptance through that but, it's not the make-up, per se, that is the sin - it's seeking that perfect love & acceptance you were designed to need in someone/something other than your designer. Now, I ask you, are most people in church buildings seeking fulfillment of those needs? If they are, and they believe they can't get them fulfilled OUTSIDE OF those buildings, they are practicing sin as much as any other carnal, lost person.
This right here.Every single woman that leaves always and I mean always brings up dress and hair and make up. It never fails.Sin is always selfish.it's what I didn't get to wear or do.it's like ok Jesus died for our sins and asks us to be separated from the world and be filled with his spirit and all people can s is sit around sulking about not getting to do what everyone else is doing.it
Same. I attend Pentecostal but they don't tell us what we can wear & what we can't. They simply preach the gospel & you know for yourself whether what you're doing/ wearing aligns with the word or not. I understand why they say not to go movies - It's bcos you are consuming information that will open doors to Satan. We need to guard our eyes. Our eyes are the enemy's entrance into our hearts (Matt 6:22) No one's told me to change the way I dress but I did it for so many reasons in the first 5 months of being there. 1. Because I'm a representative of God & His kingdom. 2. Because I don't want to look like or fit in with "the world" 3. Because MEN fight daily battles against lust & it doesn't help when we wear things that are tight fitted or revealing. I would hate to come to church & see a woman showing everything. It's just not the place. Where then is the respect for God when you are in his house, right?
Rosary amen. God convicts my church doesn’t COMMAND you wear this or that but it is made known God is concerned with all of you. The Bible says he is a consuming fire. He wants your mind your soul and your body. You can’t wear what you want. Say what you want. Even think what you want. God wants it all. This video has really 😞 made me feel that way.
Patricia Fig, do you still believe the doctrine of the church you had gone to? If not, what about it did you not agree with? Do you still believe in oneness? Or that in order to be saved you have to be baptized in Jesus name? We are considering leaving the apostolic church and are finding a new one because of these reasons!
Patricia, the oneness thing is kind of crazy. I go to church that believes in the gifts, but what you wear doesn't matter. There are non denominational churches out there and they let you come as you are and focus on the real deal, Jesus. Works don't save you. Speaking in tongues doesn't save you. Only Jesus can do that. Read the Bible. There is not one thing that says you have to dress a certain way speak in tongues etc. Love is the only thing that matters. Find that and you'll find the right church.
I'm Pentecostal. And everybody in school doesnt like to talk to me because I'm modest and I don't wear hot clothes or short dresses. But I'm hear to say we shouldn't let people judge on the looks. They're stupid. Boys get to know girls before u think ur not interested in them. Thanks!
I’m sure it’s hard being in school. Everything is so shallow and overly sexualized. I don’t think modesty means only wearing skirts of dresses, but I hope the kids get to know you for who you are and you connect with good kids. 💜
@@daywithdelta7645 I'm 21 and in college and never really had close friends. Ever since I was little, I never talked in class or asked questions. I was too shy, timid, afraid of being rejected and judged, too nice (to this day I'm exactly the same). Only when I had to do group work or projects then I would talk to my classmates and have small talk but that's it. During lunch I always sat with a group of close classmates I would talk to more than any others but I would only listen to their gossips and not talk unless they talked to me. Right now I have no friends and I don't talk to anyone at my college. I just go to my class, listen to lectures, and leave. I eat lunch alone in the hallways. I have tried talking and making some friends but they're more outgoing and social, not christians, and have their own cars to go wherever they want with friends. I don't have a car, never had a job, and live with my parents. So it would be weird for them if they asked me to hang out with them when I don't drive yet or have money. And my parents don't let me go out with anyone unless they know them personally and who their family is. That's why from my church I only talk and once in a while hangout with this one girl that I'm friends and my parents know her and her family but we aren't really close to share our worries and interests. I guess I've been lonely all my life. And it's harder as I get older to make friends because everyone has their own group of friends they grew up with since chilhood. So me entering their circle would just feel awkward. I don't know what to do now. I don't think I'll ever find friends. Just have my family I guess. I also don't feel that I'll ever find a guy in my life since I don't have any connections with anyone, feel like I'm still 15, I'm not financially independent, don't know anything about managing adult stuff, too shy and too nice, have some social anxiety, I'm not very knowledgeable about the bible like a pastor or those who are way older than me in the christian faith since I'm so horrible at grasping concepts and keeping up with all the meanings in the verses. I'm also horrible at explaning things so I don;t know how I can defend my faith when I'm explaning things to an unbeliever.
Patriciaafigx listen my friend it’s not about you. I hear you keep saying that it’s based on what you think and what you feel. Please remember when we focus on ourselves we tread on the same grounds as lucifer. When he said in Isaiah 14 it was alll about what himself wanted. We are not called to please self but to please GOD. Okay First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH. The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay. 1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape. But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him. The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them. We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish. Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS! Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one. LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest. NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢 I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “ It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY. You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY” I will be praying for you dear one, I can see that spirit of the adversary on your countenance. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do. I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay Oh and by the way I do NOT attend a church building, okay, Be care dear, reading down those replies you are leading some folk astray. And when you stand before GOD, their Blood will be on your hands. Turn BACK before it’s everlasting too late! Okay
What must be looked at first and foremost isn't the holiness standards but whether or not pentecostal doctrine lines up with what the Word says that we need to do to be saved. It doesn't involve following man-made rules in order to somehow " earn' salvation but by obeying the apostles doctrine in order to recieve the free gift of salvation. It is " Obedience unto righteousness" ( Rom.6:16) Many of the pentecostal churches no longer try to enforce the strict holiness standards of the past. Neither the catholics or the protestants teach the way to be saved that Jesus' chosen apostles, including Paul, taught. The protestant author Tozier summed it up perfectly, " In our zeal to escape the salvation by works of the catholics we have gone to the opposite error of salvation without obedience."
I totally understand you, I got batized in Mexico in a church just like that. Women did not wear pants, no make up, no nails, did not dye their hair but it was a very samll town. Men no shorts or beards or tank tops in the summer. When I moved to an actually city, same congregation it was mostly the same but just a little more tolerance. Even some of the elderly would said its just doctrine you wont go to hell, but the congregation has established rules/laws but its just to keep the apostolic identity. Most of the OLDER (as in age)members are more strict about it but I just tell them that they are being religious. My wife dont wear make up or pants unless she needs to wear them for work. Now days the church is loosing up a litlle bc i seen pastors with goat tees and their wifes with little make up, like powder maybe do their eyebrows and eye lashes just very modest and moderate. I feels this keeps the youger generation not wanting to look for CHRIST bc they feel its too strict and religious. I know how you feel sister . My wife was caught up in that dogma bc of her mom (oldschool) but now we understand that its just a doctrine pushed by the pentecostal/apostolic churches. Other than that the I do feel everything thing is on point.
Simply Stanton there’s sooo many. At least in NC. My church happens to be an Assembly of God Church but I’m not big in denominations. I hope you find something soon.
Yes! I go to a Pentecostal church in NC. And the women wear suit pants & jeans. Just coming and they act more Holy than the women in dresses, heels, and church hats. I was about to start attending a different denomination church but the God led me to a different Pentecostal Church!
I am a PK AND never stuck to anything.....I wonder why? Why wasn't I growing and holding onto salvation...it was like flip with it all..... Something was extremely wrong.....LIFE HEAVEN GROW....feel the holy spirit...I see most people still stick to faith in God....I NEVER NOTICE AND DIDN'T EVEN SERVE GOD.OR KNOW armor etc......NONE AT ALL .NO FEAR OR LOVE REVERENCE......FOR HIM PERSONALLY ..... SOMETHING IS WRONG
I really love the Apostolic Pentecostal church I go to, it is under the WPF. We newly came into this church, we were previously in an Apostolic church, but felt that the the Holy Spirit was not moving, so we decided on the move. We came to this new church and I love how they genuinely love one another, no one talks about clothing or appearance, they were all showing the genuine love of God for one another. It has been great that we came with different convictions, but they didn't take that to heart, they also believe in Self-Conviction, which has been great. I'm sorry about your experience, but they do say all churches are different and not all are led by the Holy Spirit.
My daughter and I have been going to a Pentecostal Church for years now and none of these things from dress to nails,to movies,to swimming are not enforced.Giving money is not demanded also.Each church must be different.The biggest Baptist church here sends you a bill for tithes.
Being a born again believer ,I don't know weather you are right or wrong, but I can certainly tell you you are good enough to face the judgment. Judge.. do you speak English Accuse..no sir ,not very well. Judge ..good enough
You shouldn't worry about what they say but appreciate they being straight without those people sin will be embraced in the church instead of embracing the sinner and destroying the sin
The issue is that Christian Modesty is genuinely under attack. In most American Churches you have the exact opposite extreme were, immodesty and materialism are tolerated and even celebrated.
I see so many videos of people saying they left the Pentecostal and Apostolic Churches. And most of you have the same reasons. I haven’t been through what you all been through & I am grateful. SOME Pentecostal & Apostolic churches are phonies & mean 🤦🏽♂️. Then people turn the Lesson God was trying to teach them into a Law, to never attend a Apostlic or Pentecostal Church. When the Lesson was THAT CERTAIN Pentecostal Church was not for you. But sometimes it is Gods Will for you to not be in the Pentecostal Church! Anyways I’m so happy you are doing Well & still loves God 🙂.
The problem is that there are so many churches now that claim to be Penetcostal which are NOT Pentecostal. For example the word of faith church, the purpose driven church, etc. And also the ones who preach law, whoever they are, that the name Pentecostal has been all but destroyed because of them. Suffice it to call yourself a Christian, Jesus Christ did not call us to be Pentecostal, or Baptist, Catholic etc. He called us to be believers. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified"....You were not called so that you could belong to any denomination, but you were called to belong to Christ, he is the one that shed his blood on a cross to pay our sin debt, it was not a church, preacher, denomination, or anything or anyone else that did that. 2 Corinthians 6:14 "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace"..... this plainly tells us that we are not under law.
My APOSTOLIC/ONENESS PENTECOSTAL friends: You guys KNOW that Oneness Pentecostalism is the ONLY correct way. You are not deceived. Yes, there are hypocrites that attend church, but don't let that stop you from having a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ! I'll be praying that God directs you to a good Apostolic church where you can receive the word of God.
"you guys know that Oneness Pentecostalism is the only way." Um, I seem to remember a certain Saviour (let's call Him our God, Jesus, for sake of clarity) who CLAIMED to be the only way. Hm... So you oneness Pentecostals are ahead of Him? Well, I'll check thatt out later but, for now, I'm going to follow Jesus - if that's okay...
Mark Ducharme: The way to have a relationship with Jesus is through the Acts 2:38 salvation plan, friend. The way to connect with Jesus is through the Acts 2:38 salvation plan. Why don't you look up Acts 2:38 for yourself and let me know what you think, friend? The POWER of God is contained within that scripture! Praying for you!
@@godsservant8969 ok so, just do what the Pentecostals say & forget Jesus (unless they happen to mention Him), I got it. I will be going to the UPC webpage to get my orders & instructions, never mind what the Spirit of my One true God, Jesus Christ, tells me - I must do ONLY what men tell me to do! Thank you very much for giving me my orders, now I know I don't need God, I only need the UPC just like you.
Mark Ducharme: No, friend. That's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying Apostolic/Oneness Pentecostalism is the denomination that FOLLOWS what Jesus says. And the bible clearly teaches, through Acts 2:38, that you have to be baptized in Jesus name, friend.
@@godsservant8969 and what I'm saying, is that there is nothing in the Bible that says your denomination is better than anyone elses denomination. God Himself came here, as one of us, to show us it's not about denominations so you are just as carnal & pagan as any other religious person He came to admonish & teach the truth to. To even hint at the possibility that Jesus, & or the the apostles, we're Pentecostal is no different than Catholics saying that they are the only true church & that Peter is their first pope. You have bought into a completely carnal fantasy of man & of devils, I don't need your tradition of men that Paul warned me about in Colossians 2:8. Have you ever wondered why he followed that scripture (that says "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy & vain deceipt, after the rudiments of the world, after the traditions of men and not after Christ") with, "Forr in HIM dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily"? He wrote it in that order because he knew that people would trust in themselves & their religion, whether Protestant or Catholic, it's all man-made jargons & nonsense. You are not trusting in God, you're trusting in man 4, if you really knew the scriptures you would know that this so-called command from God call Acts 2:38 was changed in Acts chapter 10 when they got the Holy Ghost before being baptized. There's so much more to say but your mind is completely shut to the Spirit of God, something I can attest to as I was a Pentecostal for many years & taught the same carnnal things that you are spreading & believed them & wished for my family to believe them. I baptized my mother in Jesus' name, I baptized my wife in Jesus' name. I taught it to hundreds & spent years in John chapter 3, so please don't try giving me the old Apostolic one two punch, I've already been there and bought the T-shirt. I know you will never hear a word I say but if you seek THE Truth, He will reveal Himself to you but as long as you trust in these traditions of men, you'll be stuck in a carnal world of religion from which no one can free you, not even the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Father, Himself.
I agree with the doctrine of the oneness theology of the God head and the baptism in Jesus name and the baptism of the Holy ghost.. Were I disagree is that the Holy spirit is salvational or the dressing codes I definitely disagree with those doctrines..
Maaaaaan. I can’t even mention the word “fun” around the members of the church. They’ll look at me like I’m the serpent that told Eve to take a bite of the fruit from the forbidden tree. As a guy in this church, they expect me to preach. ALL the men and boys preach. I don’t want to preach. They also wanted me to play an instrument, but when I was adding a few hi-hats to a veeeeeeeery basic beat, they were already saying it was _kolun lukun_ (outside songs aka unchristian songs) . WHEN DID HI-HATS BECOME UNHOLY?!
@Mekeishakayla, It is all written in the scriptures the standards of Holiness! I am Apostolic and follow the same exact beliefs, but u say it’s UPC’s beliefs? It is not man-made beliefs, this is how our Heavenly Father wants us to look and act! With Modesty! Come out from the world be ye separate! This is just one of the beginning scriptures, it’s written word for word in the scriptures on cutting hair, make-up, jewelry, wearing what pertains to a woman not a man! Sorry if I offend u, but this is what Jesus expects us to live by, we are a holy and separated people from the world!!💕 God bless!
yeah you have a point but i have a question, did you leave the church because of your own mindset? because of your own sake? did you even know the word 'temptation'? coz' i think you only care about yourself, about the way you look, about the way you dressed and so on. as an apostolic i have experienced that thing but i didn't left the church, coz' i know if you have that thing called "faith" you will not be moved. Sis if you've had focused on what God's commands you, you will not fall nor be affected by the others. but yeah it's not the church itself, it's all about the relationship on God. we can't blame ourselves or others. just sayin'
Just a side note. When I was a senior in high school a girl sat down across from me and began to witness to me. I didn't know until afterwards that she was apostolic pentecostal.
I noticed that she was rather plain in appearance, wore long dresses, long hair, and no makeup. When she started witnessing to me i sensed a beauty about her that had me riveted to my chair because I didn't know what it was. Later I was to realize that it was the beauty of holiness.
I'm not sure that I would have been so interested in
what she was telling me if it would have been a beauty caused by makeup or outward appearance.
If your a man who doesn't have the mental capacity to hear the message of a woman with whatever she has on then that shows who you are...not the woman. Just shows how simple minded men truly are
That’s the same script y’all been using for years 😂😂😂
My church is nothing like that, the church I go to is more concern about your soul than anything.
We believe in allowing the Holy Ghost to work and to covect you while the word of God go forth as you push through in your faith seeking and believing God in church and behind closed doors.
But we do believe in wearing skirts but not demanding as long as your clothes are modest and Not body fitted it's fine. But when somebody come in off the streets and, or returning back to christ and a short skirt or whipped jeans or saggy pants is all you have you are still accepted.
Thats literally what our church is like
@@zionleewilliams same
Yes u are accepted but u must slowly make a change. God dont want the same person u once were he wants a new creature. Not saying is easy and just like anything u must work hard at reading scriptures so the holy spirit can fill you up.
@@mauriciodiaz1310 yes you are right there have to be a change!!.
Deuteronomy 22:5
“A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.
1 Timothy 2:9
Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire.
Yes, I use to be like that. I was so legalistic before I left. I Love seeing videos like this because the LORD Led me OUT of the Apostolic Religion also. I Love Jesus, I just Want Him to Be my LORD, Not a pastor/man and Religious Rules and false doctrines, I can go on and on... I'm so Joyful now!!! I'M So Free and Jesus gives me peace, He speaks to me in His Word so often. FREEDOM!!!! IN Jesus
God bless you! I am so glad you were able to find freedom in you walk with Christ. :)
Amen!!! Relationship and not religion 👏🏽 continue to help us Jesus! Be free!
@@PatriciaFig watch pastor Gino Jennings
@@mauriciodiaz1310 ruclips.net/video/IL7w9-PEw-0/видео.html
@@PatriciaFig can you tell me cabala and pentecostal are same.
Girl I was in that church too, it messed with my mental health 😪 the Holy Spirit taught me the right now.
I’ve been Pentecostal all my life and I understand completely the issues you discussed. I remember being very young when the strict rules were the norm, no makeup, no pants, no painted nails, etc. But my pastor changed that years ago as I believe he grew spiritually and realized none of that mattered. We’ve come a long way but this is only speaking for my church. God bless you on your spiritual journey
that's good to hear I am glad he stopped the legalism.
The Bible says to be apart from the world so that’s why they don’t wear pants, another topic, in 1st Timothy, it is stated that gold and silver things that are unnecessary just to enhance beauty should not be adorned... I think the reason that people leave for this reason is because they don’t want to follow the Bible and they don’t realize the beauty that God has already given them... he didn’t say you are going to be wonderfully and beautiful if you wear jewelry, he says it to everyone, ugly or supermodel... I think it’s more of a not wanting to follow pastoral leadership and the word than it truly being false
Douglas Beaver yesss.
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH.
The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay.
1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape.
But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him.
The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them.
We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish.
Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS!
Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one.
LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest.
NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢
I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “
It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY.
You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY”
I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do.
Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word!
I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
@@steadfastunmoveable9751 what about the not cutting your hair? . I was drawn to start covering my hair but my pastor said we can’t trim our hair. I don’t want to chop it off completely but just trim it since it’s getting really long.
I grew up in a Pentecostal Holiness church and I took my friend to church when I was little. And u know how they praise God it gets loud I looked over my friend looked so scared 😆
Hahaha no comment 🥴 God bless you
Yup my friends would never go back with me
God bless you. currently going through the same thing and this is SO uplifting. God doesn’t convict us of how we look but how we act.
Hey Emily, I am so glad my video helped in some way. I hope God guides you in w.e he places you. much love xoxox
He most definitely does. Please both you come back to the Faith.
if you think that God doesn’t convict us of our looks, you may need to spend more time in your prayer closet. you can see in most religions ( Islam, Judaism, etc ) modesty is important
i was not raised pentecostal. God convicted of me of dressing like the world and so i converted. the way you dress matters
God dose convict us on how we act look and the way we follow scripture. If u dont live by scripture just dont believe in anything. God is a judge and yes he will judge us so get ready God bless you and seek truth
@@mauriciodiaz1310 amem
I am currently trying to leave the holiness standards (skirt, hair, etc). What you called it "manmade" is what it is. I have not felt convicted about it for about 6.5 years now. But now I am moved out of the house, and I am dressing the way I see fit. But I was doing it because people were watching me and I did not want people to think negatively of me. And like you said, it was demanding and telling us what we SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do. And now I am trying to work out my own salvation with fear and trembling like they encourage us to do, then they get mad when my convictions are not the same. But I learned that there is a difference between conviction and worrying about what people think about me.
I have been so hurt. People have messaged me telling me that God saved me from my near fatal car accident, but now I am ruining my second chance by making my bed in hell.
I was told that I need to come back to God because he loves me and wants me to surrender my life to him.
My own family has not been supportive or defending me at all.
I am trying not to become hurt and offended by people. But, it is hard. I get rid of one hurt and then 10 more hurts come my way.
Pray for me please. Thank you for this video. So encouraging.
I am so sorry you have had to deal with this girl. I completely understand how you are feeling because I have had individuals tell me that I am no longer saved (etc.) I know it is going to be a difficult journey to try and rebuild your relationship with Christ based on the convictions he gives you, but whatever you do do not let legalistic self-righteous people get into your mind. Prove them wrong, be the woman of Gad Christ has called you to be in his image, not theirs
thank you so much for that!! You're awesome!
Awe, I also left the Legalistic Pentecostal church😆😋 I feel much better now! FREE!! JOYFUL WORKING OUT MY OWN SALVATION ALSO! I am here for you if you ever want to talk. I like connecting with others who are brave to leave this Religious system and man made Rules. I have a few videos on it. Happy to see this!😆😋😎🤗
My dear I suggest, that you do a stocktaking of your life. I did and found out how much The Almighty did for me even when I was not in the church. The fact is he is our creator and I no longer believe that my creator will create then tell me I am not his until I accept Jesus. Just because a man-made bible says so. Think about God as a parent who gives birth to his children then he denies them saying they need Jesus before they become his children. Let me give an example. While driving the same route a drive daily a few months ago, a track pressed me and I missed my off-ramp. Knowing me I would yield to the side let the truck go and follow. But in that instance, I decided that there must be a reason I continue to the next off-ramp which added 10 minutes to my journey, and a few meters from my work I passed an accident scene, where a BMW was lying on its roof. Then I realise that Truck pressing me to miss my off-ramp was the Almighty delaying me, and I survived because I listened to intuition, this had nothing to do with being Christian, but because Almighty loves us all religion and no religion he always speaks to us, guides and protect us. As a Christian normal we do not listen to the voice of reasoning because the church has not allowed people to think for themselves. When you are a literal thinker they always, tell you,,,, Oh be full of the devil he wants to take you from God. Who on mother earth can take you from your creator, seriously they teach us that God is weaker than the devil right there and it ain't true? You will be fine dear. You probably need to find a new hobby I cycle and do yoga at home and it helps. Oh, by the way, most of my real moving testimonies are also at the time I did not belong to a church. This proves to me that Almighty is alive and powerful, that is why that quiet time is important to just connect to the Almighty. Look around the World how many people God saves from accidents daily that are not Pentecostal. Your creator loves you and he is watching over you don't allow the church to make you doubt yourself. You are awesomely made and I pray you will have an awesome life, it may come with ups and downs but you need to see more the good and learn from the bad. Adversaries will always be part of human life but we are conqourers.
GOD IS REAL AND HIS NAME IS JESUS!!! BE BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME!!! ACTS 2:38!
Here is my debate/discussion with AronRa about the TRUTH of Acts 2:38!
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We were ‘in it’ for decades. Thankfully, you have seen the wisdom of the difference between pleasing man, and pleasing God. We wish you the very best. You have a beautiful spirit!
thank you so much! keep me in prayer
Well Said💜
The doctrine of the United Pentecostal church/Onenesz is not based on the Word. There is a separate Pentecostal faith that has nothing to do with wearing skirts or never cutting hair. Yes, it is consertivive but we are excited for the Holy Spirit and want others to take part.
i also just recently left the pentecostal church. i was a part of the church for 15 years of my life. I was baptised in the name of Jesus when i was 14. But i cant stand the legalistic and legislative nature and culture of the church. I left for a lot of reasons, the legalism, the doctrine the control and the manipulation. the judgmentalism. Its hard to leave but i finally did it and i feel free. im no longer bogged down by the teachings of the UPC. Thanks for the video. Glad you found your way out. God bless you.
wow, thank you for sharing your experience. I went through the same guilt when trying to leave, but I honestly think it was necessary and healthy for me to leave. I learned a lot, but their system is over-controlling and manipulative. I hope the Lord guides you where he wants you next and remember that the church was flawed, but not Christ
yeah i have a laundry list of reasons why i left. i left origonally 2 years ago but found my way back in the church only 6 months after the fact. this time im gone for good though. im more rooted in my reasons for staying out of the church and dont feel guilty for it like i did back then. Not to mention i experienced emotional, verbal and spiritual abuse in the church under my old pastor. the new pastor has only been there for two years and even though hes leaps and bounds better than the first preacher what he teaches is wrong and i cant find it in myself to get behind that. anyway looking forward to your future videos :D
Praise God!!! Yes, me too! I left the Apostolic church after 7 years and I feel so much more JOY and Peace in Jesus!! HE is so good to Lead HIS Sheep OUT!!!🤗🤗🤗
We share the same story
I Agree I dont believe in The skirts Dress code etc I really wanna go to A diff church But I have met some very wonderful people At My Apostolic Pentacostal church so I Feel very stuck
All pentecostals are not the same
You're totally right and I hope it did not come out that way
Karen Conyers BUT THE MAJORITY IS
@@unuminregnodei you don't know the majority of pentecostals. Maybe the majority that you've met but you haven't met all of us.
Karen Conyers How different can you all be from eachother?
@@unuminregnodei I wear pants and jewelry. I do not believe that pentecostals are the only ones living right. It's all about what's in your heart. Now I do not wear my jewelry to church because they are not into jewelry but I wear it outside of it. I believe in Matthew 28 19, but at the same time, I do not think that Jesus name baptism is wrong.
I'm 18 almost 19 and I personally think that most RUclips videos about "leaving the Apostolic church " I am completely unaware of the pressure that one might feel from the church. It all goes down to your PERSONAL relationship with God. Dont let your bad experience from ONE church cloud your judgment. Of All the UPC churches that I've had the privilege to visit. Their preaching have lined up with the word of God. The bible speaks about not cutting hair, the way that a woman should dress and how we should live our life. God knows our hearts so if your not fully committed to giving you all to God. Or if you dont try to pray, fast and read your word daily your flesh will get you and you will start believing the lies of the adversary. I learned this personally. I am super blessed to be apart of the church that I am at now and to have my spiritual leaders in my life.
A J ❤️ enjoy your day.
Hello sister,
Which church do you go to?
Yes definitely learned a lot about Jesus and memorized a lot of scripture, but due to the legalism we are leaving the organization. That doesn’t mean we are leaving Jesus, we want to do Bible studies and home church with friends. The judgement is real.
@Patricia Fig, I grew up in an Apostolic-Pentecostal church (check my video if you care to) and left also. But I never heard anybody talk about beards. I think that was specific to your church. The pastor of several churches I went to had beards. I'm not sure what would be immodest about it.
Honestly, I received the exact opposite treatment. I was told my skirts were too long and that's why I "didn't have a man". Or that my legs probably weren't good enough for mini-skirts. I was preached at about judging people when I hadn't said anything to anyone. I was pulled aside and overlooked for activities. I was basically ostracized for being too modest. I was accused of looking down on others, just by showing up!
For me, I follow what I can find in scripture and what makes sense. For instance, pants were originally made for men so I can understand how that "pertaineth to a man". I Tim 2, Isaiah 3 and I Peter talks about Jewelry so I can understand that. For makeup, many point to the description of Jezebel wearing makeup. Whether people agree with that or not, I don't see the need to wear a mask to feel beautiful, I am fearfully and wonderfully made :).
I left the church building because the church building was man-made. Tithes are to help people, not pews and carpets. So, I use my tithes to help the homeless etc. Also, I've never heard it said that someone was more or less loved because they sinned or didn't sin. But yes, the more you follow the Bible, the more like Christ you are. And the movies are gross! You don't know what people have been doing on those seats...ewww! I even know a non-Christian who doesn't go for the same reasons as me :).
Now, I feel free. I work with the homeless. I meet for Bible study with other Christians. I just live out my faith day by day.
I also left the Pentecostal church I was in for the same reasons and more. I went through so much upon making that decision to leave because I was so scared. I went through counseling and prayer for a long time because I was eventually deep in depression knowing I want to leave but if I do I will be treated differently and although that was a concern nothing compares to the freedom in Christ that I found after leaving..it stops becoming about a relationship with God and it became a religious thing. Now I am happy I have a relationship with God which is something I never had before from following rules and trying to please people ❤❤
I’m a conservative apostolic and there was a time those thoughts entered my mind. Something kept making me angry at everything my pastor was saying. I began to judge every word he said. I keep attending because my kids were watching my walk with God. I kept my mouth shut because no one backslides alone. They take people with them. I began to pray and ask God to help me before it was too late. God told my Pastor I needed help. He came to over to ask if I was Ok and he called me to his office. I poured out my feelings but I knew one fact. Something wanted me to go against my Pastor. I prayed again that evening and then I saw it. A witch, lingering in the church. We locked eyes. Without saying a word she told me “I didn’t get you this time, but I’ll be watching.” Beware of the voices that want to take you away from a God given pastor and away from the truth. The rules are to keep you safe. When God put Moses in charge of Israel, he didn’t ask Miriam for her advice. God said obedience is greater than sacrifice. If those rules are bound in your church by a Holy Ghost filled God given preacher, then you better believe they are bound in heaven.
I’m editing to say this. Because God loved me enough to tell my Pastor that I was in trouble spiritually, and helped me pray that through, I am blessed to say since then both my teenage kids are now baptized in Jesus name and both filled with the Holy Ghost. To God be the glory! Keep your armor on at all times. Devils are watching.
I’m Pentecostal and women wear pants, make up, preach, wear nail, and etc. just find the right church for you. Try not to focus on the denomination focus on the church and how it’s bringing you closer to Jesus. Denomination are man made. We serve one God and believe that Jesus is the messiah.
Thank you, I totally agree with you
I’m Pentecostal myself but a modern Pentecostal I drink alcohol. Looks like you where part of the United Pentecostal which is cult like
All I have to say is study the Bible a little more. If you truly follow the Bible and the Lord the Bible has certain verses about certain standards/rules that need to be followed in order to make it to Heaven(:
Karissa Hight I think YOU need to further study because then you would see that the Bible does not specify anything about a skirt or a dress.. or anything else as far as “standards” are concerned.
Simply Stanton It said a women should not wear anything that pertaineth to a man. And although pants/etc are made for women now they used to be only for men, people have changed but the Bible has not(:
I was raised this way, as well. My issue is what church to attend next?
Did you find a church that has similar values but without the strict man-made guidelines?
I did actually! I found a great church home. It is not too close to home so I have to commute every Sunday (30 min drive) but it is so worth it. I pray you find a place where you feel at peace.
Assembly of God
Hi there,
The best advice I can give in finding a new church. Is what a pastor friend shared in his transformation from the oneness pentecostal movement.
He wrestled with this and wept and literally cried out to God about 2-3 in the morning. God I need answers!!! What did I do??
All of a sudden a peace swept over him and God said "Stop seeking answers......Seek me and everything will fall into place"
He is now pastoring a striving lively spirit filled nondenominational church.
Once again, the key here is have a solid firm relationship with God and throw away that organized religion
Jehovah Witnesses
I left churches all together. But, that said, I grew up Assemblies of God Pentecostal, and that branch of Pentecostals doesn’t have the rules about no pants, no makeup, no hair cutting etc. They’re still very conservative, but much much less so compared to Apostolic. They still have their own issues, but if you still want to try a church that accepts the day of Pentecost, they may be worth trying a couple Sundays at.
Enter through the narrow gate.(A) For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Mathew 7:13-14 Discipline is essential.
God bless you keep it up.
Just wanted to say thank you for giving us the option to skip ahead.
If Jesus able to look on your inner side how much more on your outer side. Our body is the temple of CHRIST and we must be conservative. :) God bless :)
yes, you're totally right. I am not saying do not be modest. I am sharing the extreme measures some churches take in trying to be holy, but instead cause more harm to the body of Christ
@@PatriciaFig Did you know that certain hairstyles are demonic and attracts evil spirit to you? Wigs, pants doing your nails and coloring them is worldly, make-up, wearing pants as a woman is worldly, legs with skirts isn't but even better way to not expose your private parts, circular music is worldly and demon possessed. Going to a movie theater is not a sin or bad but the movie and know that many other people will be there so it won't be safe so it's wise to just stay home, but it is not a sin to go to movies and cursing is worldly. And one more thing there is no church thing as people having different ideas of modest as Christians that's worldly and evil, every true Christians knows and follows and have the same idea of things.
@@PatriciaFig I don't think its coming from a place of trying to be holy but more of trying to establish unity, discipline and order, I for one struggle with lust for example and if a girl pulls up to a service dressed in tight pants or anything even a tad bit less than modest (modesty is relative today so to be safe just put on the curtain) just cause she feels "comfortable", it's going to interrupt what i came there to do (i personally think churches should have uniforms). Also i find it hard to believe that there's a Christ centered church that believes if you dress a certain type of way you are committing a sin. You do run the risk however of causing someone else to sin. So rules are put in place to tackle any unforeseen circumstances. There's always gonna be extremists.
@@syzadak1d660 I agree that we should ALL (men included) wear clothes that is appropriate for church. HOWEVER, it is YOUR job as an individual to manage your own lust. It is not my job as a woman to make sure that YOU don’t act in your temptation. Who is helping women with THEIR temptations and lust? Perhaps virtual church is the best thing for you if you cannot control yourself at church and respect a sister in Christ as a human being and not a piece of meat that you’re undressing with your eyes.
@@faster_xx you are so right brother she needs understanding but she is lacking. Patricia is weari g make up pants etc.. shes very worldly
All the rules you spoke of was also an issue for me. I obeyed them (the rules) since I wanted to be active and it was all I had ever known. When I shared why I was leaving they were not happy. It’s unfortunate and I’m still hurting but I know it’s for the best and I feel so free!!! The legalism is a massive burden! Thanks so much for sharing because it was the same for me! All you describe as free and things not being sins was the exact same for me!! Thank you!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH.
The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay.
1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape.
But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him.
The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them.
We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish.
Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS!
Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one.
LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest.
NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢
I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “
It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY.
You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY”
I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do.
Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word!
I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
I actually left a pentecostal trinitarian church for oneness church. Trinity business is in fact a roman catholic doctrine. That im grateful for God opening my eyes to. I was in an apostolic congregation for 9 years, came to find out that pastor had favourites who got away with eveything. These people were allowed to listen to "wordly music" go to movie theatres, would be on discipline and out of it within days. While regular like some of my friends had to have talks with the pastor and go to special classes. I ended up just dropping it, i still believe in one God, and i would never be a member of a trinitarian church. Went to a PAW church for 3 years after but i couldnt identify with the Afro-American struggles they would preach about. With hispanics its either an extreme, conservative or super liberal. In all its your relationship with God, if you feel that having that holiness discipline works then go for it. If it doesnt then just do you. All churches existing are man made, COGIC, PAW, COOLJC, WWPF, UPCI, AAFCJ, HEBREW ISRAELITE CHURCH, ALJC. All man made, even the trinitarian ones just go to one were you can work the kingdom not becauae "you feel good".
I happily left as well 😊 I feel so free from man's doctrine. I can never go back. I found a really nice church and guess what? They actually know and teach the Bible and not just Acts 2:38 😅
What church only teaches Acts 2:38? 😐🤔
@@Godedu1 Pentecostal churches 😫
@@ramieyaharris That's a bit exaggerated
@@Godedu1 oh no worries. I'm just telling my 13 years experience... 🤦🏾♀️
@@ramieyaharris I would love to hear their side
YES thank you for putting into words all these emotions 💗 it's sad how legalism has been put above Love for one another.
True.
Good video I left the Apostolic Pentecostal Church for the same reasons. Also I found that speaking in tongues/falling on the floor that’s done in the church don’t line up with the Bible. I studied 1 Cor 13,14 Acts 2,10,19 and couldn’t find anybody getting all worked up to speak in tongues. Also after reading about Charles Fox Parham ( the founding father of Pentecostalism) William Seymour and the Azusa street revival I realize these Pentecostal preachers are following men’s traditions.
What church did you find was best for your transition away from the apostolic church? I am UPCI afflicted and need help in this direction, as well. I was raised this way so it's way harder than it's supposed to be. I have to almost recreate in my mind what being a Christian is.
GOD IS REAL AND HIS NAME IS JESUS!!! BE BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME!!! ACTS 2:38
Here is my debate/discussion with AronRa about the TRUTH of Acts 2:38!
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@@dallasromine6873 , I hope this is not too forward but, in 1st John chapter 2 he says that we need not that any man should teach us. Paul also described himself as an apostle, not by man or any teaching of man but by revelation of Jesus Christ, in Galatians 1:1. God is no respecter of persons & He also does not dwell in buildings made with human hands, as Paul said in Acts chapter 17, nor is He worshiped or served with men's hands as though He needed anything.
All that said, I would suggest you consider the possibility that what you need is not to be found in any, so-called, "house of God" rather, you being a child who has put his Trust in his Creator, YOU are the temple of God & you have 100% access to Him as much as any of these so-called holy people.
On the day of Pentecost Peter quoted Joel in telling us of the Fulfillment of God's promise (that He had just poured His Spirit Over All Flesh). Because of that, we all have just as much access to that one God & Father of all who is above all & through all & in us all so, how is it that we need to find the "right" organization of men? Also, as a side note, when you really look at it you will see that Paul was never part of the "In Crowd" rather, he was an outsider & could name pretty much all of his friends by name & never got a visit in prison from any of the so-called holy people.
God bless us all as we continue to seek His beautiful face in Jesus Christ..
Watchful_dre i truly agree . I come from the Orthodox Church and we do not believe in the Charismatic Movement
Watchful_dre
God is the founder of his church.... so who exactly is this guy Charles Fox Parham, this is where we go wrong
6:16 I know many priests, fathers and monks who have long beards. Some I have spoken to, like two, but still. Then again they’re not pentecostal. I don’t get why they’d be against beards when it’s natural and I have no doubt that every male in the bible had a beard.
I just left the UPC, I agree with the plan of salvation because it’s based out of the New Testament, but I couldn’t agree with the hypocrisy and the lack of understanding of history from the UPC in the church. It’s a hard step but an important step, after me and my wife left we felt as if we could relate to more people around us, we felt we could love more people and I’ve even changed from a republican to a democratic because I want more opportunities for others around me.
bible teaches us how to live, bible speaks against jewelry, makeup, exposing yourself, Christ tells you how to live so following it is obedience, not to follow is disobedience is not following the Word of God, just cuz you don’t have conviction don’t mean it’s okay👍
Amen brother
EXACTLY!
In the same verse you speak about speaks against bathing as well …. so you’re sinning too, if you think about it. We can’t and choose what to apply.
God cares about your heart and the condition of your heart. I don’t agree with being legalistic that is not good at all. Run from a church that puts down rules.
The Bible is ok with jewellery
Notice, She never learn why the church believe what they do. She was just doing what everyone was telling her to do. This is why learning God's word is important so the situation she experience would not happen.
But the Bible speaks of external things
Modesty is in the bible
U see the thing is we cannot indulge in everything the world does the bible says that we are to come out from among the world and be separated.
We are suppose to look different from the world inward and outward
I honestly don't understand why person who say they are Christians find it so hard to wear skirt, not wear nails and e.t.c. I mean I love how God made me, I love being natural and even sinner told me that they admire how I look different
I honestly think it is pride (dressy pride) that makes it so hard for some of us.
I did not say I disagreed with the concept of modesty :)
preachhhhh
yes amen sister i left it too i search the scriptures for my self!
Search the scriptures, what a novel idea! But then again, you know I must report you for this right? ; )
The scriptures say nothing of this, the scriptures are against, cutting hair, makeup and jewelry, are u sure u searched the scriptures?
@@The-F.R.E.E.-J. Report me for what searching scripture!lol
Yes yes yessss!!! The church I went to when I was younger wouldn’t let us wear colored hair bands or bows and there were no drums in church because the pastor thought it was a sin. But they’re aren’t that strict anymore. It just kind of messed my head up.
Great video! I’m so glad to hear that you found freedom! And glad you’ve healed enough to be able to attend a Pentecostal church again on occasion. I’m still cringy at the thought lol. I’ve grown and the Holy Spirit has shown me so much and I’m grateful for that. 💗
Thank you so much for watching! I pray you continue to grow in your journey; much love xoxo
Thank you for sharing your story. I am SO happy you didn’t turn away from God. I’m studying Pentecostalism and I’ve seen from a lot of comments over various videos that people in Pentecostalism left God completely. I’m so glad you still have Pentecost friends too.
When u listen to this video and u read the comments, it’s very clear that people only want God if they don’t have to change any behaviour. They are so vain in their thinking because they are more interested in highlighting them self and not Jesus that’s why they have a problem with makeup and wearing revealing clothing. If you cannot give up make up self for Jesus you don’t love Jesus. The apostle Paul said I have suffered the loss of all things and count them but dung that I may win the excellency of the knowledge of Christ. A big part u Christianity is denying self and following Christ!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope u make it back with god, because Carnel satisfaction will not lead you to salvation
BUCK TAYLOR.......I got saved in a military chapel. I never wore makeup and still don't to this day. BUT i know makeup has nothing to do with my salvation. AND I was in my military uniform when God baptized me in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Legalism is not salvation and relationship with God. You completely missed what she said.
Tia Thompson Paul said come out from among them and be Separate and touch not the unclean things. Christians and the unsaved should not look the same. If you think being different from the world is not an issue that’s says all I need to know about where u are with your walk. You trying to be married but still dating our people🤦🏾♂️
@@bucktaylor7300 what are you talking about. God did not call his people to be entangled in legalism. My salvation has nothing to do with whether wear a dress or pants. If it did, God would not have filled me with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. You should busy yourself working out your on soul salvation with fear and trembling instead of judging people over skirts and pants. You are exactly what she was talking about.
@@bucktaylor7300 you did not call or save me, the most high God did.
Tia Thompson I’m not judging you sister the bible is your road map. The bible addresses modesty how saints should adorn themselves. Why do think God doesn’t care how u look if the bible addresses it? God promised the HG to all men!!! The promises of God is sure that’s why u received it. U can receive the Holy Spirit and still be in darkness because you can not obey the Scriptures. You should not speak against the things of God if you say your saved.
I left the my apostolic Pentecostal church this year. My moms WAY into the whole skirt,modesty, makeup, and hair standards of the Pentecostal church but how can I tell her I want to cut my hair🤔
the same way you told her everything else?
Same happened to me. When I turned 18 I just did it and she was mad at first but she got over it. But then I went to church and I was so scared of their judgment that I put my hair up in a sock bun.
I don’t know but , where Iam ,pentocostals and apostolic churches differ from each other ,I could understand why people find the no make up no skirt just dresses that go down to the ankle ,but realy I believe that’s always up to the church itself ,the congregation ,it’s not always the denomination,I can tell you because I have friends who are also pentocostals, and our pastors had different rules in our church ,my church believes it’s not ok for piercings and tattoos ,but others do ,it’s not always the the denomination but 9 times out of 10 it’s the congregations standards
This is the perfect example to recognize that God is not a religion...✌️❤️God bless you all
That’s hard for many to comprehend
WOW... You sound like so many others that are from other denominations and even some non denominations. Its all rooted in a lying/religious system. SMH It's unfortunate. I am really happy that you escaped that foolishness and that you don't seem to be hurt and offended anymore by your experience which is a plus!
Thank you so much for watching girl & yes I am definitely fine I just learned so much from my experience (positive & negative)
Awesome :~)
Watch Pastor Gino Jennings if u want truth simple as that!!!!
Hi Patricia, thank you for having the courage to share your story with the world. I'm sure it has helped someone in some way. I hope your personal relationship with God is still very much alive and that you've found a new holy Christian community to pray and grow spiritually with. Please remember that no church community or religion is perfect - there will always be people who fall short & sometimes you may be one of them! This is just our human nature, which is precisely why we need God. Approach everyone with humility and love and a genuine desire to help them grow. May God bless and keep you on your faith journey.
Thank you soooo much for your encouraging words I appreciate it & I am doing well taking my faith one day at a time
Gator G thank you for commenting on this and others that see spiritually. God bless and keep the faith ! Apostolic pentecostal for 15 years and yearning to grow deeper in God and loving His hand upon my life.
I was in multiple churches one of which was a Pentecostal evangelical church (I'm not to sure which it was but I relate to both descriptions) and I went to a baptist church as well. In both they were very strict on how men and women should act and dress. So I relate to many of the things you say. I'm a more feminine guy and I'm also gay. So at first the church felt accepting if you did what they WANTED you to do, but as soon as you stepped outside of that or if they found out you were gay, they would treat you completely different. I never really felt a part of that community and I'm currently searching for a new church and a new community. I always blamed my self and never felt good enough for God because that's how they taught us to feel. It's like you had to be the perfect presentation of what THEY WANTED you to look like or act or do and if you didn't fall in line you weren't Christian or evil. This thinking actually really damaged my self confidence and now I realize that the problem isn't me but the ways in which they teach.
Daniel Gods Church follows the Bible, the scriptures and it does have scriptures on dress, cutting hair, makeup and jewelry. Also on gay. We don’t hate, but u can be free from it, some churches make up their own rules which isn’t good, Here are scriptures that being a homosexual is a sin. I also have scriptures on holiness on the outside too! Romans 1:26
“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:” Romans 1:27
“And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.” Romans 1:28
“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” Leviticus 18:22 King James Version (KJV)
22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
King James Version
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. God bless u, if u have any more questions please feel free to ask! I’m just stating facts, good luck to u sir!
I left because the people are awful rude liars lustful unmerciful gossipers offensive competitive abusive and nothing like my Jesus pure and true
I just looked this up because I’m about to talk to our pastor this week that we are leaving the upc and I totally feel like somebody understands me listening to this thank u so much
Thank you so much for watching! I am glad I was able to help. Don't forget to subscribe because I'll be posting more videos like this
Do not love those world and the things in the world. It’s hard to live for Christ.
@@godismyjoy454 , why would it be hard to live for a God who came here & became one of us & lived & suffered & died in our place so that we could live with Him forever? That's the problem I have with religion in general & the UPC in particular, it diminishes the power & impact of the perfect love, 100% forgiveness and acceptance our God has for us, & turns *Life with our Father* into a work ethic. Absolute carnal & paganistic nonsense, that's what all religion is..
I attend Pentecostal church, and there are awesome they don't care what you ware . Some men have tattoos and ladies trousers leggings hoodies ect they ain't following the word of they actually treat like this as the word says don't judge honestly they was wrong and that's a shame hope I find what's right for you but honestly I am in leggings and hoodies there nothing girly about me my husband tee shirt and jeans
this isn't the problem with pentacostalisim . this is just collectivism in general . The problem with pentacostalisim is that it preaches dispensationalisim and is very prone to both works based and prosperity gospel. You are describing symptoms of those issues, not the issue itself.
Awww Patricia i m sorry you had to experience that,but GOD used it to open your eyes me amor. I'm proud and excited to see what God will do with you.love you. From Diamond!
yeah girl, was definitely an experience. Thank you for the support! God bless you girl & keep doing your thing
A few rebels here, the words written by man inspired by the Holy Ghost, so it's written by God.
how did your parents/family members in your conservative Pentecostal church react? I'm a senior in high school and I haven't felt right about my church for the same reasons you do. I still believe in the doctrine, but not the focus on the external things. I am afraid to do anything about this though, because I fear my family will shun or not care for me anymore.
So my family was not very supportive of my decision because they truly believe in their doctrine and their church. And so, they tried to convince me that it was not God's will for me and at one point my grandmother even try to give me a message from God telling me to repent, but I did not receive it because I knew that I was making the correct decision. That is why I recommend that you do this for you and make sure it is God who is guiding you so that you would be able to resist other people's opinions.
@@PatriciaFig Thank you 😊❤️
always! and thank you so much for watching :)
Riah, you are still a minor in your parent's household. The scripture says to obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Unless they command you to sin, then you have to listen. It's not a sin to wear skirts or no jewelry or whatever they ask of you. Your parents love you way more than RUclipsrs do. They want what's best for you. Talk to them about your concerns, but stay respectful and humbly ask that they explain the reasons for their rules.
I'm a full grown adult that graduated before 2010, and I'm still scared of my family knowing that I go to a different church. God be with you…
I hear you, grew up in PCAF organization. Being born again is very important. With that being said stay unspotted from the world. Me and my wife only watch PG13 movies when we go to the theater. Certainly can't get away from holiness. God bless
I guess you didn’t watch Passion of the Christ since it was rated R, huh?
My church went to the theater to see it with the Pastor@@mylesshelby8052
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH.
The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay.
1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape.
But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him.
The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them.
We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish.
Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS!
Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one.
LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest.
NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢
I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “
It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY.
You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY”
I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do.
Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word!
I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
Modesty in both dress and behaviour, is not legalism, it's obedience. The bible clearly states that women are to adorn themselves in modest apparel, with dignity and propriety, as women professing Godliness.
Its like I leave the church but keep coming back but I finally left the whole legalism and man made tradition just angers me because many members dont even realize the deception
With some that might be true, however, most people get what they want.
My sheep hear my voice, & I know them, & they follow me. John 10:27
He might go into those buildings, but it's only to bring His sheep out.
So true! 😭
Should of named this video:
"Why I left *A* Pentecostal Church"
I've been to a few, not all are like that at all. That sounds like one of those strict, works based, holiness pentecostal churches.
I'm a non-denominational Christian who believes in the power of the Holy Ghost. And, theres alot of liberty in Christ. Alot more then that church was allowing. But ofcourse we should not use our liberty as an occasion to sin.
Hopefully what happened to you didnt damage your relationship with Jesus. Because it's all about Him. Not the strict and manipulative boxes people put Him in to control people and make them feel like slaves.
You are loved by Jesus and He wants a relationship with you and He wants to EMPOWER you by His grace to live the Christian life faithfully. True Holiness is the work of the Spirit of God in the life of a believer not a strict list of dos and don'ts enforced by a building full of stringent manipulative people.
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism. legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH.
The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay.
1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape.
But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him.
The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them.
We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish.
Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS!
Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one.
LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest.
NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢
I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “
It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY.
You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY”
I will be praying for you dear one. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do.
Listen I’m not saying go back into that building , or any other building for that matter. It’s mostly all corrupted now. I do Not attend any building. In The Bible they went from house to house to fellowship . Catholics started the buildings it’s of the devil . But I fellowship with other saints from our house. We do outreach, we go out and preach the gospel, we help the homeless and the widows and orphans, because that’s what the tithes are for. And when we fellowship, we break the Bread of Life together as The LORD gives us the wisdom and understanding of His Word!
I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
I left upc years ago and started wearing what I want.
Later I went back to upc but wore what I want .
I found interest in studying history of women's fashion and lining it up with the Bible on my own, not at church .I found women wore mostly dresses before the wwars for the longest time.I studied on makeup as well. Eventually we have to show our true appearance to our husband,who did he fall in love with,me or my makeup? I still wear it but if I date,there will be times I remove it to show myself as true.Im still studying but I believe Egyptians were some of the first tribes to start wearing makeup n jewelry, some of their reasons were wicked.I also found that a hundred years ago women wouldn't wear much makeup or she's be considered a whore. Many married women would put her hair up neatly and hairstyle would show status of married, unmarried. Very interesting to study history,I'm still learning. I started wearing skirts everyday for the past 3 years now and other things but not because my pastor told me to. It also says in the last days the worlds ways will be wicked and what was right will be wrong and what is wrong will be right. I am still not against looking nice with things and Iv also found favor in old fashion beauty.Its really interesting.Its not good to judge,no.It does become more meaningful when we know what the reasons are for the way we dress and it's personal really and God really does look at the heart first.I believe he does.
love you sis! I was "converted" in 1998. Revived the Holy Ghost after a bible study in my apartment. The African American women who prayed with me took me to the church she went to. It was UPC and very conservative. I haven't had a church home in many years but like you I still believe the basic doctrine of salvation. I'm praying for you. Bless you.
Thank you so much for sharing and sending blessings. Gby and I hope the best on your faith journey as well.
UPC is heresy
I thank God that he was the one who gave me my convictions about outward standards of Holiness. If your job told you that you had to dress a certain way because they have “work standards” I bet you wouldn’t have a problem with dressing the way they wanted you too. If I can follow a jobs standards how much more can I obey God’s standards. #holiness is right we aren’t like the World we shouldn’t dress like the world we shouldn’t talk like the world we should want to please God with the way we dress.
Amen!!!!🙌
Good for you! I am glad you have come to that conclusion for yourself :) you're totally right about obeying God's standard, not mans imposed ones
I agree 100% you are not saved by your works but by the sacrifice and grace of Jesus Christ. I believe in following the Ten Commandments and having morals but the outward appearance is just so people can control you and know if you are really committed to the belief. You need to have your own convictions they don’t need to be taught! And some Pentecostal churches might not teach it but you can’t get involved unless you start looking that way. Which is apart of the control factor.
There is only church in which a person can be saved. One Lord, One FAITH and One Baptism. All those that became Christians in the 1st century were added to the church of Christ.
Just remember that we must have the mind of Christ .
and worship The same God whom Jesus worships!
@@OurHumbleLife yes, the One who lived within Him, the One that actually came as that man Jesus.
F.r.e.e, you mean The One who SENT Jesus? GOD *sent* His own SON. ........ Jesus makes it very clear that GOD is BOTH his Father *and* his God! Jn 20:17
@@OurHumbleLife, I believe I've asked you several times before already but, maybe that was someone else OR you answered & I never saw it so, I will ask again.
1) God is our Saviour. You say Jesus is NOT our God. Conclusion: God is NOT our Saviour. Explain this please.
2) Jesus "came out from God". How can one person "come out from" another person? In other words, if you (existing as a spirit _without a body_ ) came here in human form, how could that human be someone _other than_ you?
I don't recall talking to you before......God is indeed our savior, HOWEVER, He DID *send His Son,* _just as scripture states_ ........scripture also tells us that *God (who is our Father) GAVE ALL THINGS INTO His Son's hands(Jn **3:35**), and Jesus claims that ALL authority was GIVEN to him.(Mttw **28:18**)* ................... God CANNOT be GIVEN authority, however, Jesus was given authority, BY God, who is his Father........................1 John 4:14 tells us that "we have seen and testify that *The Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.".* .............................in the NEW testament, we NOW must go through Jesus to get to God............. *Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to The Father except through me."* Jn 14:6
I got a Pentecostal so called friend that I just think was too odd. She was hard to be friends with and wasn’t too social and just acted timid and all innocent and shy whenever she would come over to my house. I don’t know. I never got along with her if I’m being honest. I left her sadly but I felt like I needed to move on. I felt myself becoming angry with her so I now decided to move on.
Tell me more about your experiences cuz I cuz it's helping me emotionally I have for the past couple years been dealing with some things myself so I would like to hear more about your experiences I am 58 years old going on 59 and it's helping me to hear your testimony I need to hear more
Margo Coleman Heyyy! Thanks for watching. I am glad my experience is helping you. I made a part two about this same topic. Go check it out I think you’re going to enjoy it ❤️
Hi Margo.
I'm literally trying to leave. I can't believe how much I have seen. I will share once I leave. There's so much I will be sharing .. Me and my family. 😭
I got kicked out of my Apostolic Church because i dyed my hair red... i was 15years old. I lov jesus christ but i dont need those squares shittin on me. I Lov god! U dont need a middle man to sell u a calling card! Call out to Jesus he has a direct line to ur heart!
Hi, Patricia! I also grew up in a church Apostolic Pentecostal Oneness Church. Like you said I completely believe the doctrine, which doesn't change. But the church government which has been placed, the enforcing of only skirts, no makeup, eyebrows, nails(even some places like mine, viel coverings) has made people fear more of this thinking than the true doctrine that saves, i.e Acts 2:38, Duet. 6:4 John 1:1 etc. I'm glad you are letting God lead you in your relationship with Him. One thing that always has stuck with me is this; I've known women who have worn long skirts all their life, but what's the point of that if their tounge is longer. Our church even though it has taken a long time, has changed its mentality of what determines holiness. God bless you!!!
Joe Abrego Thank u for sharing ❤️ I am glad you are working out your faith
Well everyone is not perfect. If you see ladies who are wearing skirts but their is longer than what they wear, what's the connection to you? Will you leave the church just because of them? How poor.
@@kassandramendoza4006 many times people also leave these churches because the backlash that they get from people congregants when they express their mind.
thats fake pentecostalism btw
@@samlatin8933 is there only one Pentecostalism?
I use to feel that same way..but when I prayed and asked God for direction he began to show me in the word of God the reasons for such things looking for examples of women in the bible who actually wore makeup I only came across Jezebel and prostitutes 😢whereas the bible said Esther was beautiful and she required nothing!!that spoke volumes to me..and when I finally studied up on vanity and what that meant my view changed!!I also realized we are supposed to be separate from people of the world..there should be a difference not just in our appearance outwardly but also in the things that we hold dear to our heart..God bless you sis
My mom and sister are Pentacostal. They aren't devout about it, though. They only go to church about 5 times a year. They just like the social aspect.
Like a message i heard says...you are pretty much fulfilling the word of God even by leaving what u know whats right. ..."having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof". .."in the last days there will be a great falling away" "because they lost their thankfulness their hearts became darkened God sent them a strong delusion that they should believe a lie a be damned" if someone wants to quit church they Will find the most simplest of reasons to justify doing so. No judgement directed to u but i can only hope and oray u come to your senses. The Bible says to be separated from the world. Its sad that ppl will lose their soul just to wear some stipid make up or some revealing clothes to show off flesh because they feel restricted. The route this world is going should be an eye opener for us Christians that affirms that we are truly in the last days. But sadly there will be some that will sell out their soul for material things that will ultimately pass away. Wake up ppl!! I oray that God ddmt turn u over to reprobate mind..u know thats scripture also.
With all due respect sir, as a Pentecostal of 10 years, I can certify that they have a form of godliness, denying the power thereof in that they totally misrepresent the power of the Cross to take away sin by preaching the lie that we reconcile ourselves to God with our carnal, & very empty, so-called repentance. Also, I hope you will reread your statement (in the part where you say it's stupid that people would go to hell for some silly thing like makeup) and realize how stupid it would be for God to send someone to hell for makeup. How Petty is that? seriously? You just said that God will send someone to hell for wearing makeup, & there are Pentecostals around the world who, because of their culture, wear makeup all the time & the UPC doesn't go over there & tell them to stop doing it anymore than they go to southern states & tell them to shave off their beards, because they're all just a bunch of hypocrites & liars who want money just like the RCC and all the other fake and phony denominations. But I repeat myself..
@@The-F.R.E.E.-J. yea i sure did say that about make-up but least u forget Jesus told a parabtof the wedding garment and how those who didn't take were cast into the bottomless pit...theres a reason the Bible speaks on gold plaiting and jewelry etc. Dont be enticed and swooned by materialistic things that glorify flesh and doesn't bring honor to God. So where will "we" draw the line then if makeup in your eyes is petty. Yes churchs are allowing loose standards into the church but thats prophecy taking place where once again the Bible speaks of. If i was affiliated with a church that started compromising and started letting the world in i sure wouldn't just give up and use that as my personal reasoning to conform to the world. Please shake yourself and realize whats happening. There will be a great falling away in many forms.. the enemy knows what he use to try and tempt each and every child of God with but thats as far as he can go.. us falling for it is what's gonna be the end all ve all in a sense.
@@musikman337 sir, God *designed* us with the need to be loved & accepted *perfectly* & the lie of Satan, right from the garden, is that God does NOT provide for the very needs He designed us with. He is a jealous God & He will not let anyone or any THING (including make-up, religion or any other carnal thing) fulfill those needs. The person using make-up (IF they are using it to be fulfilled in the depths of their heart) is sinning because they seek, through something other than God, what ONLY God can provide. I don't know about all of those who where make-up. I'm sure some (maybe most, who knows?) are seeking love & acceptance through that but, it's not the make-up, per se, that is the sin - it's seeking that perfect love & acceptance you were designed to need in someone/something other than your designer.
Now, I ask you, are most people in church buildings seeking fulfillment of those needs? If they are, and they believe they can't get them fulfilled OUTSIDE OF those buildings, they are practicing sin as much as any other carnal, lost person.
This right here.Every single woman that leaves always and I mean always brings up dress and hair and make up. It never fails.Sin is always selfish.it's what I didn't get to wear or do.it's like ok Jesus died for our sins and asks us to be separated from the world and be filled with his spirit and all people can s is sit around sulking about not getting to do what everyone else is doing.it
@@denisewilliams8092 exactly! Its the same thing that the serpent used to deceive Eve.
I disagree with her in so many ways but understand her completely
agree to disagree haha. Thank you for watching! :)
Same. I attend Pentecostal but they don't tell us what we can wear & what we can't. They simply preach the gospel & you know for yourself whether what you're doing/ wearing aligns with the word or not.
I understand why they say not to go movies - It's bcos you are consuming information that will open doors to Satan. We need to guard our eyes. Our eyes are the enemy's entrance into our hearts (Matt 6:22)
No one's told me to change the way I dress but I did it for so many reasons in the first 5 months of being there.
1. Because I'm a representative of God & His kingdom.
2. Because I don't want to look like or fit in with "the world"
3. Because MEN fight daily battles against lust & it doesn't help when we wear things that are tight fitted or revealing. I would hate to come to church & see a woman showing everything. It's just not the place. Where then is the respect for God when you are in his house, right?
Rosary amen. God convicts
my church doesn’t COMMAND you wear this or that but it is made known God is concerned with all of you. The Bible says he is a consuming fire. He wants your mind your soul and your body. You can’t wear what you want. Say what you want. Even think what you want. God wants it all. This video has really 😞 made me feel that way.
Patricia Fig, do you still believe the doctrine of the church you had gone to? If not, what about it did you not agree with? Do you still believe in oneness? Or that in order to be saved you have to be baptized in Jesus name? We are considering leaving the apostolic church and are finding a new one because of these reasons!
Patricia, the oneness thing is kind of crazy. I go to church that believes in the gifts, but what you wear doesn't matter. There are non denominational churches out there and they let you come as you are and focus on the real deal, Jesus. Works don't save you. Speaking in tongues doesn't save you. Only Jesus can do that. Read the Bible. There is not one thing that says you have to dress a certain way speak in tongues etc. Love is the only thing that matters. Find that and you'll find the right church.
I'm Pentecostal. And everybody in school doesnt like to talk to me because I'm modest and I don't wear hot clothes or short dresses. But I'm hear to say we shouldn't let people judge on the looks. They're stupid. Boys get to know girls before u think ur not interested in them. Thanks!
I’m sure it’s hard being in school. Everything is so shallow and overly sexualized. I don’t think modesty means only wearing skirts of dresses, but I hope the kids get to know you for who you are and you connect with good kids. 💜
@@daywithdelta7645 I'm 21 and in college and never really had close friends. Ever since I was little, I never talked in class or asked questions. I was too shy, timid, afraid of being rejected and judged, too nice (to this day I'm exactly the same). Only when I had to do group work or projects then I would talk to my classmates and have small talk but that's it. During lunch I always sat with a group of close classmates I would talk to more than any others but I would only listen to their gossips and not talk unless they talked to me.
Right now I have no friends and I don't talk to anyone at my college. I just go to my class, listen to lectures, and leave. I eat lunch alone in the hallways. I have tried talking and making some friends but they're more outgoing and social, not christians, and have their own cars to go wherever they want with friends. I don't have a car, never had a job, and live with my parents. So it would be weird for them if they asked me to hang out with them when I don't drive yet or have money. And my parents don't let me go out with anyone unless they know them personally and who their family is. That's why from my church I only talk and once in a while hangout with this one girl that I'm friends and my parents know her and her family but we aren't really close to share our worries and interests.
I guess I've been lonely all my life. And it's harder as I get older to make friends because everyone has their own group of friends they grew up with since chilhood. So me entering their circle would just feel awkward.
I don't know what to do now. I don't think I'll ever find friends. Just have my family I guess. I also don't feel that I'll ever find a guy in my life since I don't have any connections with anyone, feel like I'm still 15, I'm not financially independent, don't know anything about managing adult stuff, too shy and too nice, have some social anxiety, I'm not very knowledgeable about the bible like a pastor or those who are way older than me in the christian faith since I'm so horrible at grasping concepts and keeping up with all the meanings in the verses. I'm also horrible at explaning things so I don;t know how I can defend my faith when I'm explaning things to an unbeliever.
This is interesting its hard for me and my wife to find a new church because if the way church people treat you
Well don't go to be love and welcome by church people but by God and the few people of that church that are true Christian.
Patriciaafigx listen my friend it’s not about you. I hear you keep saying that it’s based on what you think and what you feel. Please remember when we focus on ourselves we tread on the same grounds as lucifer. When he said in Isaiah 14 it was alll about what himself wanted. We are not called to please self but to please GOD. Okay
First my friend. I was raised Pentecostal as well. I have been baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost for over 50 years. And when I first received the Holy Ghost, NO ONE told me what to put on or to take off. BUT The Holy Ghost convicted me with His Word. The Holy Scriptures says Not to wear thins even pertaining to that of a man. You see it’s not legalism legalism is just a term satan threw in to make people heed his lies and NOT GOD’s TRUTH.
The BIBLE DOES tell us what to wear and what not to wear. DEUTERONOMY 22:5 forbids women to wear men’s clothes and forbid men to wear women clothes. Because when one do those things it carries spirits. Pants carries a man spirit. You ever noticed how when women dress in dresses and skirts, how they automatically act more lady-like. Think about that okay.
1Peter 3:3 and 1Timothy 2:9 says for women NOT to braid their hair or put on jewelry and put on modest clothes. Pants are not modest , they show the whole of women’s shape.
But I didn’t want to delve too much in debating the cause. But let’s see what The WORD says. The Bible says we must be in the world but NOT of the world. It goes on to say in 1 John 2:15, he that loves the world , the love of the father is not in him.
The Bible also says that we are peculiar people. Peculiar means different. If we look like the world and go where the world go, and dress like the world, How is that being peculiar? The Bible says what fellowship have Light with darkness. When we mingle with the world it is NOT to kill time, and hang out and such. But we mingle with the world in order to teach them how Jesus Christ can save them.
We know that the world per say is in a burning building and don’t know that they are about to perish. If we Love them like Christ say we should, we do NOT run into the burning building with them , but we warn them to get out so as they won’t perish.
Listen I REALLY hate when people say there is legalism in the church. Look around you, EVERY organization has some sort of UNIFORM. The Police they do NOT show up to work in a fireman’s uniform. The Navy don’t show up in Army uniforms. Some jobs require women to wear dresses because it’s a more professional attire. BUT YOU DONT HEAR ANYBODY SAYING THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH LEGALISM IN THOSE ORGANIZATIONS!
Listen my friend, it’s too late in the day to turn from TRUE HOLINESS. satan has done a good job in deceiving you, tell the devil he is a liar. And turn back to a dedicated life in CHRIST. There is NOT much time left dear one.
LISTEN Please . Jesus Christ came down and suffered and died for YOU. He SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR YOU. He didn’t come down in a royal palace. He didn’t drape Himself with gold or costly array. He even said whilst He was here, that the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nest, but that He didn’t have anywhere to lay His head and rest.
NOW they whipped Jesus all night long. He sacrificed His Skin for you, they drove nails in His Hand and Feet and plaited a crown of thorns on His head. He was marred beyond recognition, for YOU! He SACRIFICED HIS BLOOD 🩸 JUST FOR YOU! And you are complaining because He ask you to live a sanctified Life for HIM REALLY! I don’t understand!😢
I mean JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR YOU, HE CAME DOWN AND RESCUED YOU, YOU SHOULD BE SAYING , “IF THERE IS MORE I CAN GIVE, SHOW ME WHAT IT IS LORD SO I CAN SACRIFICE IT FOR YOU! “
It’s NOT about you. This world is NOT your home sweetie. Don’t store your treasures on this earth, but set your AFFECTIONS on things above. You are only here for a little while. What’s 80,90, or even 100 years you might live here, compared to ETERNITY.
You were born for one purpose to make a choice, “ WHERE SHALL YOU SPEND ETERNITY”
I will be praying for you dear one, I can see that spirit of the adversary on your countenance. REBUKE that spirit off of you okay. And Let GOD use you for what you were created to do.
I am also praying for that wicked one to leave you alone in Jesus Christ Name. Beyt HaShem Yehoshua HaMashiach! That’s Hebrew for In The Name of Jesus Christ. Okay
Oh and by the way I do NOT attend a church building, okay, Be care dear, reading down those replies you are leading some folk astray. And when you stand before GOD, their Blood will be on your hands. Turn BACK before it’s everlasting too late! Okay
What must be looked at first and foremost isn't the holiness standards but whether or not pentecostal doctrine lines up with what the Word says that we need to do to be saved. It doesn't involve following man-made rules in order to somehow " earn' salvation but by obeying the apostles doctrine in order to recieve the free gift of salvation. It is " Obedience unto righteousness" ( Rom.6:16)
Many of the pentecostal churches no longer try to enforce the strict holiness standards of the past.
Neither the catholics or the protestants teach the way to be saved that Jesus' chosen apostles, including Paul, taught. The protestant author Tozier summed it up perfectly, " In our zeal to escape the salvation by works of the catholics we have gone to the opposite error of salvation without obedience."
and you know what you should do read acts 2.38 baptize in JESUS NAME
I go to a Nazarene church and I’m trying to learn more about the apostolic church
I grew up baptist but when I turned 21 I received the Holy Ghost and was baptized in Jesus Name.
I totally understand you, I got batized in Mexico in a church just like that. Women did not wear pants, no make up, no nails, did not dye their hair but it was a very samll town. Men no shorts or beards or tank tops in the summer. When I moved to an actually city, same congregation it was mostly the same but just a little more tolerance. Even some of the elderly would said its just doctrine you wont go to hell, but the congregation has established rules/laws but its just to keep the apostolic identity. Most of the OLDER (as in age)members are more strict about it but I just tell them that they are being religious. My wife dont wear make up or pants unless she needs to wear them for work. Now days the church is loosing up a litlle bc i seen pastors with goat tees and their wifes with little make up, like powder maybe do their eyebrows and eye lashes just very modest and moderate. I feels this keeps the youger generation not wanting to look for CHRIST bc they feel its too strict and religious. I know how you feel sister . My wife was caught up in that dogma bc of her mom (oldschool) but now we understand that its just a doctrine pushed by the pentecostal/apostolic churches. Other than that the I do feel everything thing is on point.
I feel you. Legalism is so extreme in the apostolic church. I go to a Pentecostal Church but one without all the rules. It’s so fulfilling.
I’m currently looking for a church like this.. non legalistic
Simply Stanton there’s sooo many. At least in NC. My church happens to be an Assembly of God Church but I’m not big in denominations. I hope you find something soon.
Yes! I go to a Pentecostal church in NC. And the women wear suit pants & jeans. Just coming and they act more Holy than the women in dresses, heels, and church hats. I was about to start attending a different denomination church but the God led me to a different Pentecostal Church!
same😭 It’s amazing
I am a PK AND never stuck to anything.....I wonder why? Why wasn't I growing and holding onto salvation...it was like flip with it all..... Something was extremely wrong.....LIFE HEAVEN GROW....feel the holy spirit...I see most people still stick to faith in God....I NEVER NOTICE AND DIDN'T EVEN SERVE GOD.OR KNOW armor etc......NONE AT ALL .NO FEAR OR LOVE REVERENCE......FOR HIM PERSONALLY ..... SOMETHING IS WRONG
Run with all your might from Pentecostal or any denominations. We are saved by grace through faith alone Ephesians 2:8-9; 1Cor 15:!-4; Romans 5:1
I really love the Apostolic Pentecostal church I go to, it is under the WPF. We newly came into this church, we were previously in an Apostolic church, but felt that the the Holy Spirit was not moving, so we decided on the move. We came to this new church and I love how they genuinely love one another, no one talks about clothing or appearance, they were all showing the genuine love of God for one another. It has been great that we came with different convictions, but they didn't take that to heart, they also believe in Self-Conviction, which has been great. I'm sorry about your experience, but they do say all churches are different and not all are led by the Holy Spirit.
AMEN latonya smith we are thick headed but if we truly want GOD we will do anything
My daughter and I have been going to a Pentecostal Church for years now and none of these things from dress to nails,to movies,to swimming are not enforced.Giving money is not demanded also.Each church must be different.The biggest Baptist church here sends you a bill for tithes.
Being a born again believer ,I don't know weather you are right or wrong, but I can certainly tell you you are good enough to face the judgment.
Judge.. do you speak English
Accuse..no sir ,not very well.
Judge ..good enough
You shouldn't worry about what they say but appreciate they being straight without those people sin will be embraced in the church instead of embracing the sinner and destroying the sin
The issue is that Christian Modesty is genuinely under attack. In most American Churches you have the exact opposite extreme were, immodesty and materialism are tolerated and even celebrated.
I see so many videos of people saying they left the Pentecostal and Apostolic Churches. And most of you have the same reasons. I haven’t been through what you all been through & I am grateful. SOME Pentecostal & Apostolic churches are phonies & mean 🤦🏽♂️. Then people turn the Lesson God was trying to teach them into a Law, to never attend a Apostlic or Pentecostal Church. When the Lesson was THAT CERTAIN Pentecostal Church was not for you. But sometimes it is Gods Will for you to not be in the Pentecostal Church! Anyways I’m so happy you are doing Well & still loves God 🙂.
Holiness is still right. God said be ye holy for I am Holy. The end. .
As a believer to me and single people debate with self-indulgence/where to find it in the bible A-z resource
Bible prophecies discuss the great falling away. In the last days, many will leave the faith. This is the end times
Alana Yes and a lot of Pentecostals are themselves part of that great falling away (Gal. 5:4).
I agree with everything you mentioned in this video.
The problem is that there are so many churches now that claim to be Penetcostal which are NOT Pentecostal. For example the word of faith church, the purpose driven church, etc. And also the ones who preach law, whoever they are, that the name Pentecostal has been all but destroyed because of them. Suffice it to call yourself a Christian, Jesus Christ did not call us to be Pentecostal, or Baptist, Catholic etc. He called us to be believers. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified"....You were not called so that you could belong to any denomination, but you were called to belong to Christ, he is the one that shed his blood on a cross to pay our sin debt, it was not a church, preacher, denomination, or anything or anyone else that did that. 2 Corinthians 6:14 "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace"..... this plainly tells us that we are not under law.
Isn't this shocking? The PAOC has no known evangelist in Canada in 2022. Neither does the rest of the evangelical world.
So that outfit you had on in the video, was it forbidden in the pentecostal church you attended?
yes lol
Oh wow. No, let me look at the outfit again. This is unbelievable.
My APOSTOLIC/ONENESS PENTECOSTAL friends: You guys KNOW that Oneness Pentecostalism is the ONLY correct way. You are not deceived. Yes, there are hypocrites that attend church, but don't let that stop you from having a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ! I'll be praying that God directs you to a good Apostolic church where you can receive the word of God.
"you guys know that Oneness Pentecostalism is the only way."
Um, I seem to remember a certain Saviour (let's call Him our God, Jesus, for sake of clarity) who CLAIMED to be the only way. Hm... So you oneness Pentecostals are ahead of Him? Well, I'll check thatt out later but, for now, I'm going to follow Jesus - if that's okay...
Mark Ducharme: The way to have a relationship with Jesus is through the Acts 2:38 salvation plan, friend. The way to connect with Jesus is through the Acts 2:38 salvation plan. Why don't you look up Acts 2:38 for yourself and let me know what you think, friend? The POWER of God is contained within that scripture! Praying for you!
@@godsservant8969 ok so, just do what the Pentecostals say & forget Jesus (unless they happen to mention Him), I got it. I will be going to the UPC webpage to get my orders & instructions, never mind what the Spirit of my One true God, Jesus Christ, tells me - I must do ONLY what men tell me to do! Thank you very much for giving me my orders, now I know I don't need God, I only need the UPC just like you.
Mark Ducharme: No, friend. That's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying Apostolic/Oneness Pentecostalism is the denomination that FOLLOWS what Jesus says. And the bible clearly teaches, through Acts 2:38, that you have to be baptized in Jesus name, friend.
@@godsservant8969 and what I'm saying, is that there is nothing in the Bible that says your denomination is better than anyone elses denomination. God Himself came here, as one of us, to show us it's not about denominations so you are just as carnal & pagan as any other religious person He came to admonish & teach the truth to. To even hint at the possibility that Jesus, & or the the apostles, we're Pentecostal is no different than Catholics saying that they are the only true church & that Peter is their first pope. You have bought into a completely carnal fantasy of man & of devils, I don't need your tradition of men that Paul warned me about in Colossians 2:8. Have you ever wondered why he followed that scripture (that says "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy & vain deceipt, after the rudiments of the world, after the traditions of men and not after Christ") with, "Forr in HIM dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily"? He wrote it in that order because he knew that people would trust in themselves & their religion, whether Protestant or Catholic, it's all man-made jargons & nonsense. You are not trusting in God, you're trusting in man 4, if you really knew the scriptures you would know that this so-called command from God call Acts 2:38 was changed in Acts chapter 10 when they got the Holy Ghost before being baptized. There's so much more to say but your mind is completely shut to the Spirit of God, something I can attest to as I was a Pentecostal for many years & taught the same carnnal things that you are spreading & believed them & wished for my family to believe them. I baptized my mother in Jesus' name, I baptized my wife in Jesus' name. I taught it to hundreds & spent years in John chapter 3, so please don't try giving me the old Apostolic one two punch, I've already been there and bought the T-shirt. I know you will never hear a word I say but if you seek THE Truth, He will reveal Himself to you but as long as you trust in these traditions of men, you'll be stuck in a carnal world of religion from which no one can free you, not even the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Father, Himself.
I agree with the doctrine of the oneness theology of the God head and the baptism in Jesus name and the baptism of the Holy ghost.. Were I disagree is that the Holy spirit is salvational or the dressing codes I definitely disagree with those doctrines..
Religion isn’t supposed to make you depressed I see why people chose to be Buddhist no judgement
Okay now I thank my Mexican mother dragging me to church for only a day and an hour vs people telling me how to dress and what and what I can’t do.
hahahaha yup!!
Maaaaaan. I can’t even mention the word “fun” around the members of the church. They’ll look at me like I’m the serpent that told Eve to take a bite of the fruit from the forbidden tree. As a guy in this church, they expect me to preach. ALL the men and boys preach. I don’t want to preach. They also wanted me to play an instrument, but when I was adding a few hi-hats to a veeeeeeeery basic beat, they were already saying it was _kolun lukun_ (outside songs aka unchristian songs) . WHEN DID HI-HATS BECOME UNHOLY?!
That’s weird my church is Pentecostal and we can wear trousers, nail varnish and we can go to the movies
Mine too, we actually have movie night for the women's fellowship, we wear pants.
Thank hen ur not following the Bible’s rules, the scriptures are plan!
@Mekeishakayla, It is all written in the scriptures the standards of Holiness! I am Apostolic and follow the same exact beliefs, but u say it’s UPC’s beliefs? It is not man-made beliefs, this is how our Heavenly Father wants us to look and act! With Modesty! Come out from the world be ye separate! This is just one of the beginning scriptures, it’s written word for word in the scriptures on cutting hair, make-up, jewelry, wearing what pertains to a woman not a man! Sorry if I offend u, but this is what Jesus expects us to live by, we are a holy and separated people from the world!!💕 God bless!
Same
yeah you have a point but i have a question, did you leave the church because of your own mindset? because of your own sake? did you even know the word 'temptation'? coz' i think you only care about yourself, about the way you look, about the way you dressed and so on. as an apostolic i have experienced that thing but i didn't left the church, coz' i know if you have that thing called "faith" you will not be moved. Sis if you've had focused on what God's commands you, you will not fall nor be affected by the others. but yeah it's not the church itself, it's all about the relationship on God. we can't blame ourselves or others. just sayin'