T-shirt thoughts

[Talljake]

So I was on Amazon, and I started looking at Jesus shirts. I saw one that said "Jesus, the way the truth the life" I saw some that had different verses, and then I saw one that said "let's talk about Jesus".

My questions are this. What are your thoughts on wearing shirts such as these in public? Do you think it's wrong to wear them to try to witness to others like the "let's talk about Jesus" shirt? Would you stand by your shirt if someone made a scene in front of many others(if you purchased and wore it)? Do you think it's wrong to purchase these styles of shirts?

Now please take note, these shirts are not for mocking, or cursing the lord. There are scriptures styles, and invitation styles and things like that. Yes I'm sure if you search for the bad styles.....you might find them(I didn't look).

What are your thoughts? Please keep it nice ☺️. Thank you god bless

 

[ResidentAlien]

So I was on Amazon, and I started looking at Jesus shirts. I saw one that said "Jesus, the way the truth the life" I saw some that had different verses, and then I saw one that said "let's talk about Jesus".

My questions are this. What are your thoughts on wearing shirts such as these in public? Do you think it's wrong to wear them to try to witness to others like the "let's talk about Jesus" shirt? Would you stand by your shirt if someone made a scene in front of many others(if you purchased and wore it)? Do you think it's wrong to purchase these styles of shirts?

Now please take note, these shirts are not for mocking, or cursing the lord. There are scriptures styles, and invitation styles and things like that. Yes I'm sure if you search for the bad styles.....you might find them(I didn't look).

What are your thoughts? Please keep it nice . Thank you god bless

If you want to wear clothing like this it's up to you. Just be aware that if you do it may bring some unintended consequences. You may get kicked out of some public places (believe it or not); you will attract a lot of weirdos; you'll attract people who only want to preach their Jesus at you; but you may have some positive experiences too. If you're willing to take the bad along with the good, then go ahead.

 

[FollowingtheWay]

So I was on Amazon, and I started looking at Jesus shirts. I saw one that said "Jesus, the way the truth the life" I saw some that had different verses, and then I saw one that said "let's talk about Jesus".

My questions are this. What are your thoughts on wearing shirts such as these in public? Do you think it's wrong to wear them to try to witness to others like the "let's talk about Jesus" shirt? Would you stand by your shirt if someone made a scene in front of many others(if you purchased and wore it)? Do you think it's wrong to purchase these styles of shirts?

Now please take note, these shirts are not for mocking, or cursing the lord. There are scriptures styles, and invitation styles and things like that. Yes I'm sure if you search for the bad styles.....you might find them(I didn't look).

What are your thoughts? Please keep it nice ☺️. Thank you god bless

I think it’s a great idea to wear our faith on our sleeve!😜.
I wear a couple different t shirts one is a hammer, forge , crossed swords ⚔️ and the Christian cross it has proverbs 27:17- iron sharpens iron. It has led to a couple great conversations with strangers and I believe one divine appointment.

I have one that says - be the warrior God called you to be -1John 5:4 with a spartan helmet -from -hold fast apparel -

Another one says- for honor , for glory , ⚔️ not to us LORD , But to your name be the Glory.-psalm 115:1.

The last one is a spiritual warfare shirt from hold fast company -that says- my prayer is that when I die all hell rejoices that I am out of the fight-CS Lewis - 2Tim 4:7-8- US flag and a spartan helmet

 

[Talljake]

If you want to wear clothing like this it's up to you. Just be aware that if you do it may bring some unintended consequences. You may get kicked out of some public places (believe it or not); you will attract a lot of weirdos; you'll attract people who only want to preach their Jesus at you; but you may have some positive experiences too. If you're willing to take the bad along with the good, then go ahead.

Thank you for your advice. I am have not purchased anything but was thinking it could be a way to reach out to someone while out doing shopping or something public. I am worried about being ganged up on and having a chance to speak.

 

[Talljake]

I think it’s a great idea to wear our faith on our sleeve!😜.
I wear a couple different t shirts one is a hammer, forge , crossed swords ⚔️ and the Christian cross it has proverbs 27:17- iron sharpens iron. It has led to a couple great conversations with strangers and I believe one divine appointment.

I have one that says - be the warrior God called you to be -1John 5:4 with a spartan helmet -from -hold fast apparel -

Another one says- for honor , for glory , ⚔️ not to us LORD , But to your name be the Glory.-psalm 115:1.

The last one is a spiritual warfare shirt from hold fast company -that says- my prayer is that when I die all hell rejoices that I am out of the fight-CS Lewis - 2Tim 4:7-8- US flag and a spartan helmet

Have you ever had any situations come from wearing a shirt? Good or bad?

 

[Poinsetta]

I think if people got to read the shirts in public they would think I'm a nice girl kinda like being automatically accepted and well thought of because well maybe the shirt says more about you right off the bat like what kind of person you are and what you believe in so I'm not a conversation starter but they can sure look to you in a nice way because you have good beliefs and morals.

 

[Poinsetta]

Also wearing something about Jesus can make you into a positive person and you feel like you are carrying a light so it can benefit even yourself to feel like at the end of the day it was a good day and you get a good feeling.

 

[Talljake]

I think if people got to read the shirts in public they would think I'm a nice girl kinda like being automatically accepted and well thought of because well maybe the shirt says more about you right off the bat like what kind of person you are and what you believe in so I'm not a conversation starter but they can sure look to you in a nice way because you have good beliefs and morals.

Yes, but I wouldn't be doing it for acceptance or to show good morals. I would be doing it to reach out to someone. Help them to learn about the gospel of Jesus. I would not be doing it for me.

 

[FollowingtheWay]

Have you ever had any situations come from wearing a shirt? Good or bad?

Not really, I think these ones I have most people write off as shirts typical of the (Grunt Style) designs that are popular so without an individual taking the time to actually read they may pass it by and never give a second thought.I think I’ve got a couple crusty whispers behind my back before but never anything overtly adversarial. But then again I’m in the Bible Belt in rural America too. Wore the prov. 27:17 one in Kansas City and that’s where I’ve seen the most reaction but really it wasn’t adversarial more curiosity

 

[Talljake]

Not really, I think these ones I have most people write off as shirts typical of the (Grunt Style) designs that are popular so without an individual taking the time to actually read they may pass it by and never give a second thought.I think I’ve got a couple crusty whispers behind my back before but never anything overtly adversarial. But then again I’m in the Bible Belt in rural America too. Wore the prov. 27:17 one in Kansas City and that’s where I’ve seen the most reaction but really it wasn’t adversarial more curiosity

Have you ever received the chance to witness to someone because of your shirt? Thank you for taking time to respond, I appreciate it.

 

[FollowingtheWay]

Have you ever received the chance to witness to someone because of your shirt? Thank you for taking time to respond, I appreciate it.

So far I haven’t been given that opportunity but I’m hopeful that day may come

 

[Talljake]

So far I haven’t been given that opportunity but I’m hopeful that day may come

That is what my hope would be too. I'm not a very good speaker, I'm not good at holding a conversation, but when it comes to the lord I am more then happy to talk about him. I just need a way to approach the whole situation and a shirt could be a help.....I think lol.

 

[ResidentAlien]

That is what my hope would be too. I'm not a very good speaker, I'm not good at holding a conversation, but when it comes to the lord I am more then happy to talk about him. I just need a way to approach the whole situation and a shirt could be a help.....I think lol.

If that's the case, one that invites a conversation would probable be a good choice. Like the one that says "Let's Talk About Jesus."

 

[Talljake]

If that's the case, one that invites a conversation would probable be a good choice. Like the one that says "Let's Talk About Jesus."

That's the one I was thinking about choosing. I think it could open a door.

 

[FollowingtheWay]

That is what my hope would be too. I'm not a very good speaker, I'm not good at holding a conversation, but when it comes to the lord I am more then happy to talk about him. I just need a way to approach the whole situation and a shirt could be a help.....I think lol.

I’ve been thinking about sporting the “binge Jesus “ or the “get used to different “ or the fish Swimming pattern apparel that is offered by the Chosen , despite what one may disagree about the show it’s a way to reach the lost.

 

[Talljake]

If that's the case, one that invites a conversation would probable be a good choice. Like the one that says "Let's Talk About Jesus."

I need to improve on being a witness and serving more. I know I try but I want to do more for the lord.

 

[Talljake]

I’ve been thinking about sporting the “binge Jesus “ or the “get used to different “ or the fish Swimming pattern apparel that is offered by the Chosen , despite what one may disagree about the show it’s a way to reach the lost.

I agree, reaching out is very important. I was thinking to myself of how everything is only second best in life.....if that. The lord is first in everything and without him life is empty and tasteless. Everyone needs to hear about the lord.

 

[ResidentAlien]

I need to improve on being a witness and serving more. I know I try but I want to do more for the lord.

There are lots of ways to talk about the Lord with people if you stop and think about how to do it. I used to get hit up for cigarettes all the time. I don't smoke so I'd say, no I don't have one but I have something a lot more valuable than that. Usually they'd say something like oh yeah, what's that. And I'd say the truth. They would say, the truth about what, or what truth. And there ya go, door open. Sometimes they would just get mad and walk away but sometimes it led to some interesting conversations. I had a few funny responses from people. There was this one guy and I said I have something a lot more valuable than a cigarette; his eyes got big and he says, "weed!?" lol

Just think about ways you can turn everyday situations into a door to talk about the Lord. A T-shirt might do the trick too, whatever works best for you.

 

[Talljake]

There are lots of ways to talk about the Lord with people if you stop and think about how to do it. I used to get hit up for cigarettes all the time. I don't smoke so I'd say, no I don't have one but I have something a lot more valuable than that. Usually they'd say something like oh yeah, what's that. And I'd say the truth. They would say, the truth about what, or what truth. And there ya go, door open. Sometimes they would just get mad and walk away but sometimes it led to some interesting conversations. I had a few funny responses from people. There was this one guy and I said I have something a lot more valuable than a cigarette; his eyes got big and he says, "weed!?" lol

Just think about ways you can turn everyday situations into a door to talk about the Lord. A T-shirt might do the trick too, whatever works best for you.

Amen. See I'm not crafty like that. I'm one of the types that think of stuff when it's to late. I've been working on it but not much has progressed. I notice the chance to witness after the situation has passed. It's kind of frustrating.

 

[Subhumanoidal]

As a teen i wore Christian tee's all the time. Including school. I can't think of anything negative from them, but that was decades ago.
For me i was representing my faith more than expecting much to come from wearing them.
But at school I do think it did help to spread and solidify me as a Christian, and just giving people that knowledge did more to have people approach me about my faith than any direct result.
But being a teen my shirts weren't usually plain text, but also had eye catching images.
It may be possible to be more risky in today's climate. Or at least depending on where you live.