Is it ok to walk around outside with my shirt open?

[Ryan2021]

It's been very hot where I live and about 6 times when I was out I opened my shirt and walked around with it open. I've uploaded some pictures of me with my shirt open, to show you how it looks, my girlfriend took them. That is how I was walking around.
While I was doing it the first time I suddenly felt uncomfortable like I felt God was angry and disapproved so I did the buttons up. But then I went shirt open again and felt the same thing again and still did it 6 times anyway. Is it a sin to walk around like that? I mean I could see some women looking at me as I passed them and even some men. I feel like I was encouraging them into lust and I was enjoying the attention on me. I am asking this seriously should I stop doing this and keep that shirt buttoned up?

 

[Enilorac]

I lived in a very hot part of the USA. While having your shirt open may feel better, the truth is, you're better off covered up. In the desert, where I lived, sweat evaporates quickly and you don't cool off. Keeping a shirt on sort of "traps" the sweat to keep you cooler.

As far as it being a sin? I would think that would be up to you. I can tell you that the disciples, who were fishermen, wore very little when they were on their boats and when they brought their catch in.

 

[Ryan2021]

It isn't written anywhere that a man having his shirt open is a sin. I don't know why it felt wrong but it was just this feeling I had. But I still did it 6 times.

 

[Sabertooth]

It isn't written anywhere that a man having his shirt open is a sin. I don't know why it felt wrong but it was just this feeling I had. But I still did it 6 times.

1. If God is convicting you, heed that, but there is no Biblical mandate specifically.
2. Be sensitive to local mores.
3. Are you deliberately trying to expose yourself to appeal to others sexually? Don't.

If none of the above applies, you should be fine.

 

[Hammster]

Is It a Sin to Act Against Your Conscience?

 

[Gregory Thompson]

It's been very hot where I live and about 6 times when I was out I opened my shirt and walked around with it open. I've uploaded some pictures of me with my shirt open, to show you how it looks, my girlfriend took them. That is how I was walking around.
While I was doing it the first time I suddenly felt uncomfortable like I felt God was angry and disapproved so I did the buttons up. But then I went shirt open again and felt the same thing again and still did it 6 times anyway. Is it a sin to walk around like that? I mean I could see some women looking at me as I passed them and even some men. I feel like I was encouraging them into lust and I was enjoying the attention on me. I am asking this seriously should I stop doing this and keep that shirt buttoned up?

Moral of the story, purchase shirts without buttons, less drama.

Recommended reading: Romans 14:23.

 

[mama2one]

one of the former hired mower men in our neighborhood would mow w/o a shirt

when I took my young daughter out in the car, she would see him
it REALLY bothered my child & she always said something
I also felt that men should not go around uncovered, especially once I became a parent

us women, young girls DO NOT want to see your body yet we're being forced to see since the men are out in public

 

[Sketcher]

Most of the time, there will be someone who reacts with a measure of lust or disgust. Depends on what you've got, and also on who's looking.

With that in mind, it's probably better to button up.

 

[Michie]

It's been very hot where I live and about 6 times when I was out I opened my shirt and walked around with it open. I've uploaded some pictures of me with my shirt open, to show you how it looks, my girlfriend took them. That is how I was walking around.
While I was doing it the first time I suddenly felt uncomfortable like I felt God was angry and disapproved so I did the buttons up. But then I went shirt open again and felt the same thing again and still did it 6 times anyway. Is it a sin to walk around like that? I mean I could see some women looking at me as I passed them and even some men. I feel like I was encouraging them into lust and I was enjoying the attention on me. I am asking this seriously should I stop doing this and keep that shirt buttoned up?

I wouldn’t look twice but meh.. the shirt open or off does not bother me. I think it depends on where and when. If you are not working in your yard, home, or at the beach...I don’t think anyone is really up for that in public stores or sitting across from you at the dinner table. The stares probably had little to do with lust. Just the fact you had your shirt off. It’s an etiquette situation really. I found your post quite amusing with pics on the internet and all. Lol! My advise? Keep your shirt on and if you are worried about lust or whatever, probably not cool to post pics on the internet if that’s your concern.

 

[Macchiato]

You can't wear a sleeveless shirt?

 

[grasping the after wind]

It's been very hot where I live and about 6 times when I was out I opened my shirt and walked around with it open. I've uploaded some pictures of me with my shirt open, to show you how it looks, my girlfriend took them. That is how I was walking around.
While I was doing it the first time I suddenly felt uncomfortable like I felt God was angry and disapproved so I did the buttons up. But then I went shirt open again and felt the same thing again and still did it 6 times anyway. Is it a sin to walk around like that? I mean I could see some women looking at me as I passed them and even some men. I feel like I was encouraging them into lust and I was enjoying the attention on me. I am asking this seriously should I stop doing this and keep that shirt buttoned up?

You should never continue doing something you feel guilty doing.

 

[wonderkins]

Do it on the beach. Don't be "that guy" walking down the street.

 

[Sophrosyne]

People who are looking to lust will always find something to lust after. They have made I think a stupid law you can be reported for not wearing a shirt in public but I grew up not wearing one when I was swimming and mowing my lawn.