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Etiquette:- Dress Code A Candid Christian Perspective on Dressing By Phyllis Njoroge Our dressing is one key thing that defines the kind of person one really is. We tend to judge people according to how they are dressed. In public speaking for example, we are tempted to accept or dismiss a speaker based on how they are dressed. If a speaker is well groomed, he or she is bound to have some influence over people even before he or she says a word to them. Many people invest a lot of money in clothing in order to please themselves, while others do so to become acceptable to their peers. As Christians, however, one thing is true; clothing is a key necessity in revealing the image and the values that we represent; that of God. From the story of creation in Genesis, clothes play an important role in covering our shame. After the fall of man, God made clothing for Adam and Eve, to cover their shame. Likewise, when Jesus comes into our lives, He does not cover our blemishes with makeup, but embraces us with his love and clothes us with His righteousness. “Your body is sacred. Respect it and do not defile it...” This is agreeably a familiar phrase to many. As a Christian, it would be careless to say, “how I dress is no one’s business!” On the contrary, humans were created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26); therefore, how we look should reflect God’s holiness. In 1Timothy 2:9-10, the Apostle Paul writes, “I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who worship the Lord”. Clothes may not define us as Christians, but our identity is revealed through what we wear. Christians do not have a standardized way of dressing but we are urged to follow Christ’s lifestyle. Most of the time we are at fault when we get carried away by the short term attention and adoration that comes with alluring clothing, at the expense of the long-term holiness that comes with modesty. One moral in the story of Samson and Delilah in Judges is that how we look may attract various kinds of people to us. Samson fell in love with Delilah because of her outward appearance notwithstanding that she was a Philistine. This applies to our Christian life today; irresponsible dressing may attract the wrong kind of people to us; it may attract a mix of non-believers and interfere with our relationship with God. Hence, as Apostle Paul puts it, Christians should teach the younger generation how to live as believers. Undeniably, the topic of modesty in dressing is becoming very important as we move into the perilous immoral times. However, modesty is a matter of the heart; a person’s heart must get it right about modesty before real and lasting changes are made. Business Business Formal Business Casual Artwork by : T. Okuku Example of Dress Code: Example of Dress 40 • DaystarConnect 2015 Business Business Formal Business Casual
Etiquette:- Cellphone Usage “...is my dress REALLY my choice?” Women Ring tone type and volume Keep in mind your choice of ring tone and volume. Put your phone on silent during meetings, interviews, church services, etc. For music or videos please use your headphones. 1Your choice IS NOT to everybodys taste. 2 your Focus on the moment Avoid being engrossed with your phone especially when engaging with other people e.g. when dining with family members / friends, out on a date or at anytime when attention is needed. Smart Casual Code: Men Casual 3 food Avoid cellphone use during transactions or when eating People DO MIND when you use your phone at the till, atm, or such like places while holding back the queue. Talking with a mouthful of is RUDE. 4 Practice Avoid the “CELL YELL” syndrome Talking loudly on the phone while on the streets or in public transport e.g bus or matatu is rude to people around and next to you. some decency. 5 liitle Not ALL calls have to be answered If you have to take the call then excuse yourself so you can pick it OR pick the call and explain to the caller that you will call later. A excuse goes a long way. Smart Casual Casual DaystarConnect 2015 • 41
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