I guess for myself, I have chosen to live intentionally 'not fancy' as far as lifestyle is concerned, instead of intentionally 'plain'. This comes out at a slightly different place than what Hats Off's version does. I can respect Hats Off's version but I prefer my version. No offence to Hats Off intended.Hats Off wrote:Way off.Sudsy wrote:Me too, I am confused on what this 'plainness' is all about as it isn't a word I find in the NT and it seems in one sense, Christianity is far from being 'plain'. If Jesus came to give us abundant life of unspeakable joy and peace, it can't mean that.Bootstrap wrote:
This is interesting, and I'd like to hear your longer reply. What defines plainness?
My guess would be it refers to a way of life that doesn't put the world's values in material stuff and position (quite unlike the prosperity gospel). But it also sounds like a drab looking appearance dress wise and possessions wise linked with being humble. How off am I on this ?
I have found I generally don't have to take conscious thought when making lifestyle choices but it has become a more or less natural tendency.